Software Engineer

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Maintain, extend and build internal software tools for an investment research team, working closely with the team lead on full-stack web applications, database systems and automation scripts. The role spans end-to-end feature ownership and gradually broadens into more scope over time.

What you'll do

• Maintain and extend existing internal software and database systems used by the research team.
• Build new internal tools from scratch for investment research workflows.
• Own the design and architecture of the features you deliver, from interface to data layer.
• Write scripts and automations to streamline recurring research tasks.
• Partner daily with the team lead on priorities and technical direction.

What we're looking for

• Working fluency in Python for writing small utility programs and workflow tooling.
• Experience shipping production TypeScript and React features end to end, not only on the backend.
• Solid working knowledge of SQL-based data stores used in live systems, including schema design and dependable queries.
• Ownership mindset over the design and architecture of the features you ship.
• A bachelor's degree in computer science with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Self-directed, detail-oriented and efficient, with a desire to grow within a small team.

Bonus points

• Hands-on exposure to connecting large language model services to software that runs multi-step processes.
• Background in finance, fintech or quantitative work, including a major or minor in undergrad.
• Exposure to cloud hosting and deployment pipelines is a plus.

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: USD 160,000 to 230,000 per year

Location and work model

• Stamford, CT, United States
• Hybrid, 4 days in-office per week with Friday optional remote
• Full-time