Senior Software Engineer - BQuant

Location
San Francisco
Business Area
Engineering and CTO
Ref #
10036519
Description & Requirements
BQuant is Bloomberg’s cutting-edge financial research and data science platform. With the tremendous growth of market data and the increasing sophistication of machine learning and quantitative methods, finance is quickly becoming a domain where only the best-capitalized firms can compete. BQuant’s mission is to change that by empowering researchers and investment decision-makers worldwide with sophisticated tools currently only available to the largest investment firms.
BQuant Comprises Three Main Components

• Datasets: BQuant provides a comprehensive range of datasets for analysis, ensuring that users have access to the most relevant and up-to-date information.
• Analytical Tools: BQuant’s suite of tools enables clients to explore and analyze their data effectively. Users can leverage these tools to create and share their research through intuitive dashboards and apps. The BQuant platform is built on open source tools like Python and Jupyter notebooks and is fully integrated with the Bloomberg Terminal®.
• Cloud Infrastructure: The BQuant platform offers robust cloud infrastructure, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security for all users.

By integrating these components, BQuant offers a holistic solution that democratizes access to advanced financial analysis, enabling teams of all sizes to compete on a level playing field.
You'll Need To Have

• 4+ years of software development experience
• Significant experience working in a cloud native environment, using a modern technology stack
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Golang or Python
• A Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, similar field of study or equivalent work experience

See What People Are Saying About BQuant

• Bloomberg founder, Mike Bloomberg:
• Bloomberg CTO, Shawn Edwards:
• Bloomberg tech blog:

Some of our recent contributions to the open source community:

• BlazingMQ:
• PyStack:

Some Recent / Upcoming Projects

• Secure, credential-less authentication of user workloads using SPIFFE
• Building private cross-cloud networking between AWS, Azure and Bloomberg’s networks
• Building automation to orchestrate deployment/update to 100s of Kubernetes clusters
• Building out the backend for a new self-service dashboarding solution for our clients

Salary Range = 160000 - 240000 USD Annually + Benefits + Bonus
The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.
We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation (exempt roles only), paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns.
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