Senior Python Software Engineer
Old Mission · New York, NY, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $150,000 - $250,000
or apply directly on Old Mission's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Old Mission's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 75% of Old Mission's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Old Mission
- high 37 stale, 0 reposted of 40 open
- Hiring momentum
- 43 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Old Mission's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Old Mission.
About this role
The Senior Python Software Engineer at Old Mission will focus on developing and supporting execution platforms and real-time applications that integrate with trading systems. The role involves working with large-scale data and research systems while automating trader workflows, all within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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 Old Mission as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related Engineering/Science discipline
- A minimum of 5 years of professional Python experience in a production environment
- High proficiency in Python on Linux Platforms
- Familiarity with relational databases and/or enterprise messaging/object storage (Kafka, Ceph, Iceberg)
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- A collaborative team player with a knack for owning and driving exciting projects
What you get
- Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Fully stocked kitchen; free breakfast and lunch every day on-site
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental leaves
- Commuter and Flexible Spending Programs
Worth weighing
- Base salary range is $200,000 - $250,000, which may vary based on skills and experience but is not guaranteed to be offered at this level.
- Role involves working in a fast-paced environment, which may not suit everyone.
Summarised from Old Mission's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Old Mission on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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