Software Engineer - University Hire 2026
The Voleon GroupBerkeley, California, United States
Posted August 4, 2025
160000 - 190000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
The Voleon Group, founded in 2007 by machine learning scientists, is a quantitative hedge fund headquartered in Berkeley, CA. Specializing in large-scale financial prediction through statistical machine learning, the company combines academic research with scalable technology to drive innovative investment strategies. Led by a team of experts with Ph.D.s from top institutions, Voleon fosters a culture of creativity and intellectual curiosity, ensuring excellence in all operations while being an equal opportunity employer.
Job Description
Voleon is a technology company focused on applying AI/ML to finance, aiming to become a major asset manager with ambitious goals. They offer a collaborative and innovative work environment with opportunities to work on challenging technical problems. Software Engineers will contribute to designing, developing, and maintaining scalable software solutions for trading and research platforms, working alongside seasoned professionals.
Requirements
- Experience developing in a Linux environment
- Demonstrated excellence in backend engineering with databases and large-scale data processing
- Ability to design and deploy back-end applications
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Familiarity with Kubernetes and other deployment tools (preferred)
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan
- Company match
