Senior Software Engineer, Strategy Development

About the role

We are looking for a finance‑oriented Senior Software Engineer to join our Trading Strategies team, building the core of Uphold’s cryptocurrency trading operation. You will design, implement and maintain pricing models and automated trading strategies that drive profitability in a fast‑moving market.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement quantitative trading strategies, including market‑making, arbitrage and algorithmic execution using Golang and Python.
• Build and maintain sophisticated pricing models for a wide range of digital assets.
• Develop and enhance backtesting and market simulation frameworks to validate strategy performance and risk.
• Collaborate with traders and quantitative researchers to translate ideas into production‑ready code.
• Manage strategy configuration, deployment and real‑time parameter tuning.
• Analyze performance metrics and market data to identify improvement opportunities and new alpha generation.

Required profile

• BSc or advanced degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or Engineering.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, preferably in a financial trading environment.
• Strong understanding of financial market concepts, market microstructure and common trading algorithms.
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills with fluent written and oral English.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Golang and Python.
• Experience with data analysis libraries such as Pandas, NumPy and SciPy.
• Experience building pricing models or algorithmic trading strategies.
• Familiarity with large‑scale time‑series databases (e.g., KDB+, InfluxDB, TimescaleDB).

What we offer

• Innovation‑driven projects in a dynamic cryptocurrency environment.
• Competitive compensation with performance bonuses and comprehensive benefits.
• Supportive company culture emphasizing integrity, teamwork and excellence.
• Flexible work options, including remote work and adjustable hours.
• Professional development through training and mentorship programs.