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Functional programming language experience * Postgres or SQL * Rust * Experience with Solidity Benefits + Perks * Competitive compensation * Equity ownership * Flexible vacation policy * Paid ...

Functional programming language experience * Postgres or SQL * Rust * Experience with Solidity Benefits + Perks * Competitive compensation * Equity ownership * Flexible vacation policy * Paid ...

Functional programming language experience * Postgres or SQL * Rust * Experience with Solidity Benefits + Perks * Competitive compensation * Equity ownership * Flexible vacation policy * Paid ...

Functional programming language experience * Postgres or SQL * Rust * Experience with Solidity Benefits + Perks * Competitive compensation * Equity ownership * Flexible vacation policy * Paid ...

We use OCaml, a statically-typed functional programming language, as our primary development language, and have the largest team of OCaml engineers in any industrial setting. About You We are looking ...

We use OCaml, a statically-typed functional programming language, as our primary development language, and have the largest team of OCaml engineers in any industrial setting. About You We are looking ...

If you are an avid learner, an excellent human, and passionate about functional programming - we want to hear from you! About Adobe Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and ...

If you are an avid learner, an excellent human, and passionate about functional programming - we want to hear from you! About Adobe Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and ...

Scala Engineer

Manhattan, NY

$126K - $151K/yr

Strong understanding of functional programming concepts and software design principles * Proficiency with database systems like MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc. * Excellent analytical and problem-solving ...

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What are some common challenges faced by professionals in Functional Programming roles?

Professionals working in Functional Programming often encounter challenges such as adapting to a different programming paradigm than object-oriented or procedural styles, which can require a significant mindset shift. Debugging and optimizing code can sometimes be more complex due to concepts like immutability and higher-order functions. Additionally, collaborating with teammates who may be less familiar with functional approaches or working within codebases that are a mix of paradigms can require clear communication and frequent knowledge sharing. However, overcoming these challenges can greatly enhance your problem-solving abilities and make you a valuable asset on modern software development teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Functional Programming position, and why are they important?

To excel in a Functional Programming role, you need strong expertise in functional programming languages (such as Haskell, Scala, F#, or Clojure), a solid grasp of software engineering principles, and experience with distributed systems. Familiarity with popular development tools, version control systems like Git, and relevant certifications (such as Scala or Haskell certifications) can be advantageous. Analytical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and effective communication are key soft skills in this position. These competencies ensure high-quality, maintainable code and successful collaboration within diverse software development teams.

What is a Functional Programming job?

A Functional Programming job involves designing, developing, and maintaining software using functional programming paradigms. This typically includes working with languages like Haskell, Scala, Elixir, or functional aspects of Python and JavaScript. Responsibilities often focus on writing pure functions, avoiding shared state, and utilizing higher-order functions to create robust, maintainable code. These roles are common in industries like finance, data science, and distributed systems where reliability and concurrency are critical.

What are the most commonly searched types of Functional Programming jobs in New York? The most popular types of Functional Programming jobs in New York are:
Infographic showing various Functional Programming job openings in New York as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Full Time, 33% Part Time, and 34% Contract. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Hybrid job distribution.
Software Engineering & Development

Software Engineering & Development

State Street Global Advisors

Clifton, NJ โ€ข On-site, Remote

$189K - $245K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Software Engineering & Development (State Street Bank and Trust Company; Clifton, NJ): Will work on a small team of talented developers building online analytical tools. Embraces the most advanced technologies to produce high performance insightful analytics. Specific duties include: developing an understanding in the area of Transaction Cost Analysis for Equities and key benchmarks required for MiFID and MiFIR; designing and implementing new UI features and enhancements to the BestX product; designing cloud formation stacks in the AWS platform for housing services; developing models using functional programming languages for predicting volatility and liquidity regimes; developing and understanding algorithm/Api's with Equity trades and quotes data; experience in SQL, store procedures, managing table spaces and SQL Server BI Reporting services; developing highly performant, scalable Docker containers and functional programs in Linux; understanding the current Elkins application infrastructure and creating plans for migration to a highly available, scalable cloud platform; and developing ExpressJS to develop REST endpoint and node JS integrations for ingestion of analytics into the in-memory distributed data platform. Hybrid remote telecommuting permitted pursuant to Company policy.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical field plus 5 years of relevant application development experience in the financial services sector.

Total experience above must include the following(can be gained concurrently): 3 Years of experience with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object oriented design, distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, and relational databases such as PostGres and columnar databases such as KDB; 3 years with Full stack development experience using front end frameworks like Angular and backend development with Node.js and JavaScript; 2 years of experience in financial model development using functional programming language such as Julia, Python or Scala; 2 years of experience using REST and websockets; 2 years of experience working with distributed systems leveraging cloud services for scaling services and processing units. (Unless otherwise indicated, State Street is seeking the stated ability in the skills listed above with no specific number of years or amount of experience required. All experience can be gained concurrently.)

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Salary Range:

$189,592 - $245,000 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street's comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

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About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you'll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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