Software Developer - Internal Compute Frameworks (Rust)

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Software Developer to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a key part in designing, building, and maintaining Squarepoint internal frameworks, services and platforms that power our business. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and make a direct impact on the efficiency and productivity of both investment and technology teams within Squarepoint.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, production-grade distributed systems.


• Collaborate closely with investment stakeholders and other technology teams to align on project goals.


• Take full ownership of the systems developed by you and your team, ensuring their reliability and performance.


• Provide support and troubleshoot live production systems effectively.


• Engage actively in all stages of the software lifecycle, from gathering requirements to production support.


• Be comfortable working with our diverse technology stack, including Rust, Python, Kubernetes, and more.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 years of full-time software development experience.


• Proficiency and prior experience with C++ (a prerequisite for Rust positions within the firm).


• Desire to work with Rust; prior experience is beneficial but not required.


• Ability to demonstrate Rust programming skills through an interview process.


• Hands-on experience implementing Docker and Kubernetes microservices in a production environment.


• Experience with highly available distributed systems and/or working with large datasets.


• Experience supporting and monitoring large production systems.


• Excellent communication skills, with comfort in directly interacting with stakeholders.


• Familiarity with a Linux environment and version control software.


• Experience working with and designing CI/CD pipelines.