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Python Software Engineer

Jump Trading · Sydney

Posted 8 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
8 days
Jump Trading's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
2% of Jump Trading's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Jump Trading
high
87 stale, 3 reposted of 109 open
Hiring momentum
128 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Jump Trading's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Jump Trading.

About this role

The Python Software Engineer at Jump Trading Group will work within the Data team to build and maintain a centralized data platform that supports trading and research activities. Responsibilities include normalizing large datasets, calculating analytical metrics from market data, and collaborating with various teams to ensure data meets their needs. The role also involves documenting technical solutions and providing production support across time zones.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
5/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Jump Trading as an employer.

What you need

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience
  • Strong proficiency in Python
  • 5+ years working on large sets of data
  • Direct experience calculating bars and residuals from market data
  • Good understanding of trading and research
  • Strong unit-testing / test-driven coding style

Nice to have

  • Rust or C++ proficiency
  • Preferred working proficiency in Mandarin
  • Willingness to diversify and master other technical skills

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Role involves liaising with external vendors, including many based in China
  • Position is not greenfield but offers opportunity to shape a growing initiative
  • Requires strong communication skills to translate technical details for non-technical stakeholders

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Listed by Jump Trading on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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