Software Engineer, Early Career

About the role

Join Aquatic as an Early Career Software Engineer in Chicago or New York, working on critical financial systems with mentorship and rotations across tech teams. Develop skills in Python or C++ and contribute directly to firm profitability.

Role and Responsibilities

• Rotate through 2-3 technology teams to build impactful financial systems.
• Work one-on-one with senior engineers for mentorship and guidance.
• Develop software using Python or C++.
• Learn software design and testing techniques like Refactoring and Test Driven Development.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience building software solutions in Python or C++.
• Knowledge of event-driven architectures and distributed systems preferred.
• Strong quantitative skills preferred.
• No more than 3 years of professional experience post-education.

Desired Qualities

• Strong bias for action and enthusiasm for detail.
• Eager to learn through direct mentoring.
• Team-oriented with preference for common objectives.
• Comfortable giving and receiving actionable feedback.
• Motivated by ambitious environments and driven colleagues.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary between $150,000 and $200,000, plus discretionary bonus.
• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Competitive 401k plan and employer-paid life & disability insurance.
• Wellness programs, casual dress, snacks, lunch, game room, and events.
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and competitive paid caregiver leaves.