Posted 33 months ago
Software Developer - Order Gateway
@ Squarepoint Capital
Overview
Squarepoint Capital is hiring a senior software developer for its Order Gateway team, which builds and maintains order entry gateways that route orders and manage trade information across global exchanges and brokers. The role is hands-on and includes architecture input, code review, mentoring and project ownership, with a path toward leading small teams. Required skills include modern C++, Linux, Python and networking.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, test and optimize order gateway solutions
- Review code and take part in architecture discussions
- Provide Level 2 support to technology operations
- Mentor colleagues and share technical knowledge
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or related field
- 5+ years of professional software development
- Modern C++ and Linux expertise
- Advanced knowledge of data structures and networking
- Proficiency in Python
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- Employer posting date
- 2024-02-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-28
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Software development |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Computer Science |
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Squarepoint Capital
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Full company description
Squarepoint is a leading global investment management firm that develops quantitative investment strategies to achieve high quality returns for our clients. We are a data and technology driven firm who specialize in developing automated trading systems that execute across global financial markets.
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- 250 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019, US
- One Ropemaker Street, London, United Kingdom EC2Y9AW, GB
- 88 Market Street, Singapore, Singapore 048948, SG
- 1190 Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal, Montreal, Quebec H3B0G7, CA
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- 18 Westlands Rd, Hong Kong, HK
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- Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, AE
- 845 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002, US
- Calle de Velázquez, 34, Madrid, Community of Madrid 28001, ES
- 201 W Brookline St, Boston, Massachusetts 02118, US
- Business categories
- Financial Services
- Other recorded names
- Squarepoint Capital
- Squarepoint
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Squarepoint is a leading global investment management firm that develops quantitative investment strategies to achieve high quality returns for our clients. We are a data and technology driven firm who specialize in developing automated trading systems that execute across global financial markets.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | New York, NY |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 52 |
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Position Overview:
The Order Gateway team develops and maintains Squarepoint’s order entry gateways, which are essential for routing orders and managing trade information across global exchanges and brokers for multiple asset classes. We are seeking a highly skilled senior developer who thrives on tackling technical challenges. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious developer seeking to accelerate their personal growth. You’ll gain exposure to technical leadership activities, such as mentoring, code review, architectural input, and project ownership. High performers in the role will have the opportunity to grow into leading small teams and taking on further responsibilities in project and people management.
- Take end-to-end ownership in designing, developing, testing, and optimizing high-performance order gateway solutions.
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into robust technical solutions.
- Remain hands-on, directly driving technical delivery and ensuring software quality and reliability.
- Actively participate in architectural and design discussions, as well as code reviews, providing guidance and support to peers.
- Champion best practices throughout the development lifecycle, continuously enhancing performance, scalability, and reliability of our systems.
- Ensure effective test strategies and methodologies are embedded within the development process.
- Provide Level 2 support to technology operations for order gateway components.
- Share knowledge, mentor colleagues, and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 5+ years of professional software development experience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; collaborative approach to working in global teams.
- Expertise in software development best practices, version control, and testing methodologies.
- Demonstrated proficiency in modern C++ development techniques.
- Strong background in Linux environments.
- Advanced knowledge of data structures and networking concepts.
- Proficiency in Python.
Nice to have:
- Advanced degree in Mathematics or Computer Engineering (MSc).
- Experience developing mission-critical software in globally distributed teams.
- Experience with low-latency development.
- Knowledge of exchange connectivity protocols.
- Financial domain experience (equities, derivatives, asset classes).
- Skills in scripting languages.
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