Senior AI Software Engineer - eFinancialCareers

eFinancialCareers
London, United Kingdom
5 days ago
Seniority
Senior
Posted
1 Sep 2026 (5 days ago)

Our client, a leading systematic, multi strategy hedge fund , is looking for a Senior AI Software & Platform Engineer in London to help drive the adoption of AI across a cutting-edge quantitative trading environment. Sitting within a highly technical engineering function, you will work closely with researchers, developers and trading teams to build AI-powered tools, intelligent assistants, and agent-based systems that enhance productivity and accelerate innovation across the business. This is a rare opportunity to shape how AI is deployed at scale within one of the most technology-driven organisations in financial markets.



Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain AI-powered applications, assistants, and agentic workflows
  • Design and develop integrations between AI systems and enterprise tools, repositories, databases, and knowledge bases
  • Create intelligent AI agents capable of interacting with internal systems and APIs
  • Evaluate emerging AI models, frameworks, and technologies for business adoption
  • Partner with engineering, research, and trading teams to identify and deliver high-impact AI solutions


Requirements

  • Strong software engineering expertise with Python
  • Experience building and operating production-grade software systems
  • Strong understanding of APIs, distributed systems, and software architecture
  • Hands-on experience with LLMs, AI platforms, and modern AI tooling
  • Proven ability to independently deliver complex projects from concept through to production


What's in it for you?

  • Work on AI initiatives with direct impact across a global trading business
  • Build next-generation AI applications and autonomous agent systems
  • Collaborate with world-class engineers, researchers, and technologists
  • Access cutting-edge AI tooling, infrastructure, and datasets
  • Join an organisation where technology is central to every investment decision

Interested in learning more? Apply today or reach out for a confidential discussion.


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