Python Software Engineer
Weiss Asset ManagementBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Posted October 17, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Weiss Asset Management is a leading investment firm with over 30 years of experience, managing $3.8 billion across hedge funds and institutional accounts. We specialize in proprietary value-based strategies that deliver high risk-adjusted returns through deep fundamental research, statistical analysis, and an analytically rigorous approach. Our company culture emphasizes integrity, rationality, creativity, and continuous learning, fostering a collaborative environment where exceptional talent from diverse backgrounds can thrive.
Job Description
Weiss Asset Management is seeking a skilled Python Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain software infrastructure for quantitative analysts and investment professionals. This role involves building scalable tools and systems that enable research, portfolio analysis, and quantitative strategy development. The ideal candidate will collaborate with other teams and contribute to technical advancements within the asset management process.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience in Python software development
- Strong understanding of software architecture, design principles, and package management
- Experience developing libraries or tools for use by other developers in production environments
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Familiarity with SQL, Spark, Databricks, and Data Science libraries such as pandas and numpy preferred
- Experience with Agile software development and tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with financial markets and experience working with quantitative or investment teams is preferred
