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# Quantitative Software Engineer Lead

- **Company:** PILAR, LLC
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $225,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Algorithmic Trading, Amazon Web Services, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Distributed Systems, Event-Driven Programming, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Software Engineering, Oracle Hyperion, Low Latency, Apache Kafka, Grpc, Golang
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/quantitative-software-engineer-lead-ny--e2952257-28cf-4a7f-a694-eaca927d7b1c

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Software Engineering, Risk, Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Hyperion Pillar, Commodity Management, Trading Systems, Onboarding, Trading/Stockbroking, * Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, design patterns, and core systems fundamentals.

 * Extensive experience architecting and building complex financial systems with a focus on building and scaling low latency event driven distributed systems
 * Strong ownership and teamwork, ability to work collaboratively to unblock work, drive momentum, and make sure important things get over the finish line.
 * Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, learn quickly, and independently figure things out in fast-moving environments.
 * Exceptional problem solving skills and ability to break down and tackle complex tasks.

Nice to Have

 * Familiarity with Golang, Python, C++, gRPC, PostgreSQL, Kafka, AWS
 * Experience building trading systems
 * Domain experience with derivatives, crypto, equities or other financial products

## Description

* Architect the future of commodity trading infrastructure: Lead development of our trading system as we start scaling in new markets and onboarding new customers.
 * Engineer at the edge of performance: Build and optimize low-latency distributed systems, ensuring our platform minimizes risk and gets optimal prices on fills.
 * Build and mentor a world-class team: Shape our engineering culture, hire and mentor talented engineers, and collaborate directly with founders to solve some of the most challenging problems in financial technology.
 * Own critical systems end-to-end: From market data ingestion to order execution and risk monitoring, you'll have autonomy over mission-critical infrastructure that keeps our clients' businesses running 24/7.