[Remote] Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Data Engineering 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 or Staff Software Engineer on the Data Engineering team, you will contribute to scaling and advancing data operations, collaborating with various teams, and mentoring other engineers while working on complex projects.ResponsibilitiesEngage and collaborate in diverse software development work, including design and implementation of data processing technologies, sourcing and delivery systems and pipelines, development of data related tools and libraries, and moreSupport our trading operations and promote our research effort through reliable delivery of high-quality dataBuild scalable and robust ingestion and distribution systems, and fault-tolerant production-critical pipelinesLead complex projects from start to finish, including gathering requirements, creating a robust software design, reasoning about supporting or dependent technologies, and communicating effectively with stakeholders, collaborators, and teammatesProvide technical guidance to engineering and research staffProvide mentorship and support to help grow your teammates and up-level the teamSkillsComputer Science / Engineering bachelor's degree (or equivalent)5+ years of relevant software engineering experienceProven track record of software design and implementation with focus on correctness, robustness, efficiency, and scaleExperience working with large codebases and building modular, extensible, and maintainable softwareExpertise 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, highly-available systems, and/or robust data infrastructureStrong communication skills and a knack for explaining complex ideas with clarity and simplicityExperience with data storage and management technologies (e.g. PostgreSQL, Artifactory, Ceph, Redis)Cluster management and containerization technologies (e.g. Kubernetes, Docker)Job scheduling and orchestration technologies (e.g. Airflow, Slurm)BenefitsHighly competitive compensation and benefits packagesTechnology talks by our expertsA beautiful modern officeDaily catered lunchesFriends of Voleonβ Candidate Referral Program with potential to earn $15,000 if your referred candidate is successfully hired and employed by The Voleon GroupCompany 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.