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Aquaticcapitalmanagement· Posted Oct 14, 2026

Software Engineer, Core Data

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Aquaticcapitalmanagement Software Engineer, Core Data at Aquaticcapitalmanagement develops and enhances market data feed handlers and maintains quant-ready data archives. The role supports global market expansion and collaborates with research, engineering, and trading operations teams.

Responsibilities

Implement and enhance market data feed handlers for proprietary equities protocols (ITCH, GTP, PITCH, and others), along with the data processes around them.
Build and maintain quant-ready data archives that researchers can trust for correctness, completeness, and consistency.
Collaborate with quantitative researchers to understand how they use our data, and optimize the presentation of our data products accordingly.
Support the rollout of new markets as part of the firm's global expansion, identifying market nuances and recommending sensible solutions.
Share expertise in market data processing tradeoffs with the broader team; identify opportunities for improvement and mentor growing teammates.
Participate in initiatives across the Core Data team, including reference data, universe, and non-market data.
Exemplify our engineering priorities: build systems you are happy to support, because they are clear, documented, and maintainable; leave systems you support a bit better for your touch.
Technical Experience
BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
5-10 years of professional software development experience, including 4+ years in the trading industry or hands-on experience at a market data provider.
Strong C++ and Python, and a track record of building production-grade systems. Rust experience is a plus.
Hands-on experience implementing and maintaining handlers for proprietary equities protocols such as ITCH, GTP, or PITCH.

Qualification

BS/MS in Computer ScienceStrong C++ and Python skillsRust experience

Required

BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field or equivalent experience
5-10 years of professional software development experience
4+ years in the trading industry or hands-on experience at a market data provider
Strong C++ and Python skills
Experience implementing and maintaining handlers for equities protocols such as ITCH, GTP, or PITCH
Strong understanding of order book mechanics and trade/quote conditions
Experience maintaining quant-ready data archives

Preferred

Rust experience

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
PTO
Life Insurance
Wellness

Company

Aquaticcapitalmanagement

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10000+ employees

Industrial

Founded 1892

Source: greenhouse

Active within the past hour

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