Senior Financial Software Engineer

Surlamer Investments is a private investment management firm with a portfolio spanning algorithmic hedge funds, public markets, and technology-driven private ventures. We’ve developed a spin-out company to commercialize an AI-empowered trading research and ideation platform that combines proprietary algorithms, LLMs, and quantitative analysis to support institutional investment decision-making. We are seeking a highly motivated, analytically minded full-stack engineer with experience leading software engineering teams and setting technical direction. Strong working knowledge of finance and capital markets is required, including fundamental equity analysis, valuation, and options and derivatives. Candidates should understand the financial logic behind the models they implement, not simply translate specifications into code. Candidates must also have hands-on experience across frontend/UI, backend systems, and databases, including Python, TypeScript, and Next.js or React, with a strong understanding of UI/UX principles. Experience integrating institutional financial data sources into applications or data pipelines is a strong plus, including Bloomberg API, Bloomberg financial data, S&P Capital IQ, or comparable platforms. Responsibilities Design, enhance, and scale software systems supporting financial modeling, analytics, and investment workflowsBuild and implement quantitative models spanning fundamental equity analysis, valuation, options pricing, portfolio risk, and trading strategy evaluationDevelop and maintain backend infrastructure and platform services using PythonDevelop and improve frontend applications using TypeScript and Next.js, React, or comparable technologiesApply UI/UX principles to improve usability, information architecture, and presentation of financial informationDesign and maintain relational database structures, data flows, and application integrationsImprove integrations with financial data sources, APIs, and internal algorithmsTest and validate models, system components, and platform workflows for accuracy, reliability, and robustnessSupport development of risk frameworks, including scenario analysis and performance trackingCollaborate with investment and leadership teams to translate financial concepts and platform requirements into technical solutionsDocument methodologies, assumptions, system architecture, and technical decisionsEvaluate and implement new capabilities in agentic AI, LLMs, and financial engineering to enhance the platform Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, or a related field; Master’s degree or higher preferred5+ years of professional full-stack software development experienceDemonstrated hands-on experience across UI/frontend development, backend systems, and relational databasesAdvanced proficiency in PythonStrong experience with TypeScript and Next.js, React, or a comparable modern frontend frameworkExperience designing full-system architecture across backend systems, APIs, relational databases, data flows, frontend applications, and system integrationsStrong understanding of UI/UX principles and experience developing polished, user-facing applicationsExperience with relational databases, including schema design, querying, and normalizationHands-on software testing and validation experienceExperience leading software engineering teams and setting technical directionExperience developing or working with financial markets, quantitative models, trading systems, or financial analytics toolsStrong working knowledge of fundamental equity analysis, valuation, and options and derivativesStrong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environmentMust live within commuting distance of Newport Beach, CA, or be willing to relocate Compensation Base salary: $180,000 - commensurate with experienceDiscretionary performance-based bonusEarly-stage equity participation through incentive stock optionsHealth and dental insurance401(k) with company matchOpportunity to contribute to the platform pre-launch