Software Engineer, Research - Cumberland Systematic

Location: Chicago, IL, United States

Industry: Trading Firm

Posted: 2026-05-11

Contact: Ethan Hudson

Email: ehudson@oprecruiting.comPhone: 13176505687 Software Engineer, Research

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid/On-site)

About the Opportunity: We are seeking a high-caliber Software Engineer to join a premier global proprietary trading firm. This is an opportunity to join a specialized, multi-asset systematic trading group that operates at the intersection of traditional finance and emerging digital asset markets. You will work in a fast-paced, high-autonomy environment where you will design and implement the mission-critical infrastructure required to power 24/7 global trading operations.

Responsibilities: System Architecture: Design, build, and maintain robust full-stack software and infrastructure supporting large-scale quantitative research and live trading. Data Engineering: Develop and optimize data pipelines, focusing on the ingestion, management, and analysis of massive time-series datasets. Integration: Build and manage complex integrations with global exchanges, financial data providers, and various blockchain protocols. Research Support: Partner directly with quantitative researchers to accelerate the research lifecycle, from initial feature generation to production deployment. Quality & Reliability: Ensure high availability of trading systems through rigorous unit, functional, and integration testing, as well as comprehensive documentation. Collaborative Innovation: Work within a lean, agile team to solve complex technical challenges, providing on-call support as necessary to maintain global operations.

Requirements: (Must-have) Python Expertise: 3+ years of professional experience building maintainable, complex systems using modern Python practices and type systems. Blockchain Knowledge: Practical understanding of major blockchain architectures and client configurations. Data Management: Proven experience handling and scaling large, evolving time-series databases. Execution: Strong track record of taking high-level business requirements and independently driving technical projects to completion. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a focus on internal stakeholder management. Commitment to Excellence: A high degree of self-motivation and a continuous drive to master new technologies in a competitive landscape. Preferred

Qualifications: (Nice-to-have) Domain Experience: Previous collaboration with quantitative researchers or experience in a systematic trading environment. Open Source: Contributions to recognized open-source projects within the crypto or decentralized finance ecosystem. Node Infrastructure: Experience deploying and managing full or archive blockchain nodes at scale. Advanced Engineering: Familiarity with functional programming, immutable design principles, or machine learning lifecycles. Polyglot Skills: Working knowledge of C++ is a significant plus.

Base Salary: $175,000 – $225,000 (commensurate with experience).

Bonus: Eligible for an annual discretionary performance-based bonus.

Benefits: Comprehensive package including premium medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with employer match; and robust disability and life insurance options.#LI-EH1