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Research Engineer

Renaissance Technologies
🇺🇸East SetauketMediorFull-time$185k–$224kPosted September 29, 2026

About the Role

Design and build new software for research and data processing. Build new technical models for predicting and trading markets.

Responsibilities

  • design and build new software for research and data processing
  • build new technical models for predicting and trading markets

Requirements

  • A degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, or a related discipline
  • A documented history of designing, developing, and maintaining large software systems in C/C++23 or Rust
  • A good understanding of low-level CPU/GPU details necessary for high-performance computing
  • A track record of exceptional intellectual achievement
  • Experience in distributed computing, GPU programming, compiler design, and/or functional languages (considered a plus)

What You'll Get

  • $185k–$224k base salary
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Participation in an incentive compensation plan
  • Very generous benefits