Garda Capital Partners · 12 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer (AI Tooling)
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$200K/yr - $250K/yr
5+ years expGarda Capital Partners is a multi-billion dollar alternative investment firm looking to hire a Senior Software Engineer (AI Tooling) to join their Research and Technology group. The role involves designing and building systems that integrate AI capabilities across the firm, focusing on backend infrastructure, internal applications, and collaborating with business stakeholders.
FinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Design and lead implementation of backend infrastructure for AI capabilities (LLM gateways, vector databases, chat services, monitoring systems)
Build internal applications that integrate AI into research, trading, and operations workflows
Architect data processing pipelines and API integrations for AI-powered features
Own complete projects from design through production deployment
Evaluate new AI platforms and tools; build proofs-of-concept and convert successful ones to production
Provide technical consultation to business stakeholders and translate their needs into practical solutions
Make architectural decisions for systems integrating AI capabilities with existing infrastructure
Build automation workflows that reduce manual processes using AI tools
Develop integrations between internal systems, vendor platforms, and AI services
Establish patterns and best practices for AI application development across the firm
Mentor other engineers and contribute to technical standards
Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams on deployment, scaling, and governance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, or related field
5+ years of software engineering experience
Strong programming skills in Python (primary language) with experience in other languages a plus
Proven experience designing and building backend services, APIs, and internal platforms
Experience with cloud platforms, containerization, or distributed systems
Strong interest in AI applications and modern development tools; no ML/deep learning background required
Ability to evaluate new technologies, build prototypes, and make pragmatic technical decisions
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to learn new technologies rapidly
Strong communication skills with ability to work effectively across technical and business teams
Self-directed with ability to drive projects independently from concept to production
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving requirements
Excited about building practical tools that deliver real business value
Preferred
Experience with fixed income, trading systems, or investment management operations strongly preferred
Capital markets knowledge is a significant advantage
Benefits
Discretionary bonus
Healthcare plan
401(k) matching program
Company
Garda Capital Partners
Garda Capital Partners is a global hedge fund specializing in fixed income relative value investment strategies.
201-500 employees
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