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Societe Generale

Algo Developer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

... Python a plus • Experience with performance testing and profiling a plus • Experience on trading algorithm/strategies a plus • Masters degree or equivalent work experience would be a plus ...

Societe Generale

Algo Developer

New York, NY · On-site

Main mission is to implement trading software solutions used by the Direct Market Services ... Experience developing in Python a plus * Experience with performance testing and profiling a plus

Gunvor

Junior Power Scheduler

Houston, TX · On-site

Any familiarity with data tools or Python is beneficial but not expected at entry level. ... Exposure to trading, risk, technology, and broader commercial teams. * Opportunities to contribute ...

Gunvor

Junior Power Scheduler

Houston, TX

Any familiarity with data tools or Python is beneficial but not expected at entry level. ... Exposure to trading, risk, technology, and broader commercial teams. * Opportunities to contribute ...

PDT Partners

Quantitative Researcher

New York, NY · On-site

$190K - $250K/yr

Experience Required: Entry-level (PhD Program) or Experienced (Postdoc, Faculty, Scientific Lab ... Work closely with senior researchers on a variety of trading strategies and research projects, with ...

PDT Partners

Quantitative Researcher

New York, NY · Hybrid

$190K - $250K/yr

Experience Required: Entry-level (PhD Program) or Experienced (Postdoc, Faculty, Scientific Lab ... Work closely with senior researchers on a variety of trading strategies and research projects, with ...

Four Hands

Software Engineer - New Grad

Austin, TX · Hybrid

As an Entry-Level Software Engineer - New Grad, you'll help build solutions that support everything ... Write clean, testable scripts and services in Python, C#, or JavaScript to automate repetitive ...

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As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level python trading in the United States is $58.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.32 and $66.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Python Trading vs Quantitative Analyst?

AspectEntry Level Python TradingQuantitative Analyst
Required CredentialsBasic programming skills, bachelor's degree in finance, computer science, or related fieldAdvanced degree often preferred, such as a master's or PhD in finance, mathematics, or statistics
Work EnvironmentFinancial firms, trading desks, hedge funds, often fast-paced and collaborativeFinancial institutions, research firms, investment banks, with analytical and research focus
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in trading teams to develop algorithms and automate tradesUsed for developing models, risk assessment, and investment strategies

Entry Level Python Trading focuses on developing trading algorithms using Python, often requiring basic programming skills and a finance background. Quantitative Analysts typically have advanced degrees and perform complex data analysis and model development. While both roles work within the finance industry and utilize programming, Quantitative Analysts generally engage in more research and modeling, whereas Entry Level Python Traders focus on implementing trading strategies.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Python Trading job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,932 per year, or $58.6 per hour.

Algo Developer

Societe Generale

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Societe Generale is a global financial services company, and they are seeking an Algo Developer to implement trading software solutions for their Direct Market Services & Solutions trading desk. The role involves developing low latency trading systems, collaborating with traders, and improving algorithmic systems to meet market demands.
Responsibilities:
• Develop, ensure baseline, and support low latency trading systems and related tools.
• Take full ownership of algorithmic systems from inception to delivery.
• Work directly with traders to understand their needs and to implement their trading strategies.
• Analyze performance of end-to-end systems
• Communicate and liaise with support, infrastructure, and market access development teams to improve the trading systems.
• Adapt existing tools, used in other regions, to the US electronic business
• Understand key industry trends in algo development and market microstructure.
• Collaborate with other members of algo development team globally
• Improve the research infrastructure
• Study new indicators and strategy (understand user needs, suggest solutions, etc)
• The candidate will need to work very closely with various teams:
• Liaise & interact with worldwide team members (developers working on the same platform in Paris/Asia)
• Front Office in U.S. will provide the functional guidelines
• In house IT market access teams (dev and support) in charge of the market connectivity
Qualifications:
Required:
• Excellent programming skills
• Adaptive mindset being able to switch gears quickly
• Ability to self-organize work
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to function in a high-pressure environment and to meet stringent deadlines for completing tasks
• Strong technical skills in C# - real-time, parallelism / asynchronicity, high availability, efficient / performance sensitive code
• Strong object-oriented programming skills and design patterns
• Understanding of distributed design concepts including computer architecture and network architecture
• Experience with Agile development methodologies, and continuous delivery
• Memory/CPU profiling and multithreaded debugging experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as front office algo developer, with strong knowledge of at least one of the following (the more the better): Order management system / execution, Real time pricing, Real time market data, Auto Hedge, systematic trading, market making, Exchange connectivity
• 2-3 years minimum financial market exposure. Fixed income a plus
• B.S degree in computer science, engineering, math, physics, or similar
Preferred:
• Experience developing in Python a plus
• Experience with performance testing and profiling a plus
• Experience on trading algorithm/strategies a plus
• Masters degree or equivalent work experience would be a plus
Company:
Societe Generale is one of the leading European financial services groups. Founded in 1864, the company is headquartered in Paris, FRA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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