[Remote] Senior Software Engineer, Platform Team

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Voleon Group is a technology company that applies state-of-the-art AI and machine learning techniques to real-world problems in finance. As a Senior Software Engineer on the Software Platform team, you will design and evolve distributed systems that power research and trading workflows, collaborating closely with various teams to enhance platform capabilities and system performance.ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement distributed scheduling and workflow systemsImprove job prioritization, resource allocation, and orchestration across hybrid environmentsBuild scalable, reliable platform services and storage abstractionsLead complex projects from design through production deliveryImprove system reliability, observability, and operational performanceProvide technical leadership and mentorship across the teamLead complex projects from start to finish, which includes gathering project requirements, translating them into a rational software design, reasoning effectively about supporting or dependent technologies, and communicating effectively with collaborators and teammatesProvide technical guidance to engineering and research staffMentor and grow individual contributors to continuously up-level the teamSkillsComputer Science / Engineering degree, or equivalent experience5+ years of software engineering experienceProven track record of software design and implementation with focus on correctness, robustness, efficiency, and scaleExpertise in a modern programming language, such as Python, Go, Java or C++Hands-on experience developing in a Linux/UNIX environmentDesign and implementation of scalable services and APIs, highly-available systems, and/or large-scale data infrastructureExperience with data storage and management technologies (e.g. PostgreSQL, Artifactory, Ceph, Redis)Familiarity with job scheduling and orchestration technologies (e.g. Airflow, Slurm)Familiarity with cloud-based data storage, querying, and processing technologiesWork with large codebases and experience building modular, extensible, and maintainable softwareStrong communication skills and a proven ability to explain complex ideas with clarity and simplicityBenefitsHighly competitive compensation and benefits packagesTechnology talks by our expertsA beautiful modern officeDaily catered lunchesFriends of Voleon Candidate Referral Program with potential to earn $15,000 if your referred candidate is successfully hired and employedCompany OverviewThe Voleon Group is a family of companies committed to the development & deployment of cutting-edge technologies in investment management. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Berkeley, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://voleon.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipThe Voleon Group has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 3 in 2023, 4 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.