Market Data Software Engineer - PIMCO

We are looking for a senior, strategic leader responsible for the end-to-end market data ingestion, normalization, and distribution platform. Own architecture, roadmap, and multi-location engineering teams to deliver ultra-low-latency, reliable data services across asset classes., * Define the market data architecture and roadmap, including data quality, lineage, and governance.

• Architect and operate low-latency pipelines from exchanges/vendors (FIX, ITCH/OUCH, FAST/SBE, multicast); ensure HA and rapid failover.
• Lead scalable feed-in/feed-out components (Java core, Python low-latency networking, kernel-bypass, zero-copy).
• Align with trading desks, quants, risk, and operations to meet data requirements and SLAs.
• Manage vendor connectivity projects; negotiate SLAs and optimize costs.
• Implement end-to-end monitoring, alerting, and data governance practices.
• Drive reliability engineering, incident response, and permanent corrective actions.
• Lead budgeting, headcount planning, and career development for multi-location teams; mentor engineers.
• Modernize toward cloud-native, streaming-first architectures while preserving latency goals.
• Ensure security, compliance, and risk controls (data privacy, access management).

• 7+ years of professional experience working in the investment management domain in market data or real-time financial infrastructure
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent. A higher degree in Computer Science or engineering is desirable.
• Track record delivering high-performance, low-latency systems in financial services
• Strong OOP skills with hands on experience. Proficiency in Java and Python scripting; strong software engineering fundamentals.
• Intermediate SQL/Database Query experience required
• Strong analytical ability to learn independently from the code / reverse engineer
• Ability to work well independently and in cross-functional teams
• Good written and oral communication skills; Strong collaboration, vendor management, and negotiation skills.
• Experience of working with market data feeds (Reuters, Bloomberg SAPI/BPIPE, TradeWeb, MarketAxess, etc.) is a plus
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), containers (Docker/Kubernetes), CI/CD, and IaC.
• Excellent communication; ability to present to executives and non-technical partner
• Data governance, lineage, cataloging, and metadata management expertise.
• Exposure to finance (degree/CFA/work experience)

• Are excited to be part of a vibrant engineering community that values diversity, hard work, and continuous learning.
• Love solving complex real-world business problems.
• Recognize that cross-functional collaboration is a core component of success for the team.
• Believe there are multiple ways to solve most technical problems and are willing to debate the trade-offs.
• Have become a stronger engineer by making mistakes and learning from them.
• Are a doer, someone who wants to grow their career and gain experience across technologies and business functions.

We

• Continuously invest in a high-performance and inclusive culture, in which a diversity of backgrounds, experiences and viewpoints are celebrated and valued.
• Encourage career mobility, so you can benefit from learning different functions and technologies, and we gain the benefits of your experience across teams.
• Run technology pro bono programs that help the non-profit community and give our engineering community opportunities to volunteer and participate.
• Offer education reimbursements and ongoing training in technology, communication, and diversity & inclusion.
• Embrace knowledge sharing through lunch-and-learns, demos, and technical forums.
• Consider our people to be our greatest asset-we will help you learn what PIMCO Technology has to offer so you can participate in activities that benefit your career while delivering impactful technology solutions.

We are a leading global asset management firm with over 3,000 employees across 20 offices in 15 countries; we help millions of investors around the world pursue their financial goals. We hire critical thinkers. People who thrive in a collaborative culture like ours where we solve real problems while building the future of finance.