Senior Python Engineer

Man Group

About Man Group Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent. Headquartered in London, we manage $228.7 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com At Man Group, we respect your privacy and we are committed to protecting and safeguarding your Personal Data. We have developed policies and processes which are designed to provide for the security and integrity of your Personal Data. We are committed to Processing your Personal Data fairly and lawfully, and being open and transparent about such Processing. For further information on how we process your data, please see the privacy notice for applicants here * As at 31 March 2026   The Role  We’re seeking Senior Python Engineers to join various teams across our technology organisation, working on diverse challenges spanning systematic trading, quantitative research, a petabyte-scale data platform, and AI solutions.  The role offers the opportunity to collaborate with and learn alongside highly skilled engineers whilst developing core technical and financial services knowledge. You will work with cutting-edge technologies and systems that power critical areas of Man Group’s business.    Role Responsibilities  * Design and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs that support quantitative research and trading infrastructure * Develop distributed compute applications, optmise performance, and implement monitoring and observability tooling to ensure system reliability * Build high-performance data pipelines for processing large-scale financial datasets using timeseries, SQL, and NoSQL databases * Partner with engineers, researchers, and platform teams to translate complex requirements into technical solutions that integrate with Man Group’s technology estate * Participate in production support rotations and contribute to architecture decisions, code reviews, and engineering best practices across the team * You should have the enthusiasm for leveraging AI development tools to accelerate delivery and driving their adoption across the team.   Our Technology  You’ll work in a modern, Linux-based infrastructure where Python is the primary development language, utilising the full scientific stack including pandas, numpy, scipy, and scikit-learn. A key component of our data infrastructure is ArcticDB (https://arcticdb.io/), our internally developed DataFrame database that you’ll use extensively. We maintain a dynamic technology landscape, continuously evaluating and adopting new tools and libraries that enhance our capabilities. man.com/technology    Key Competencies  Essential  * Minimum 5 years’ professional software development experience in any object-oriented language. Python experience is preferred, though we are open to candidates proficient in other object-oriented languages who are willing to learn Python. * Strong academic record with coursework focused on mathematical and computing content e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Science * Experience developing mission-critical production systems, with knowledge of best practices for testing, monitoring, and deployment Proficient on Linux platforms and strong understanding of Git * Strong knowledge of one or more relevant database technologies e.g. MS SQL, Postgres, or MongoDB * Demonstrated experience working with large data sets, both structured and unstructured * Ability to work independently and gather requirements from stakeholders * Embracing agentic engineering — willingness and ability to work effectively with AI -assisted development tools as part of daily workflow   Advantageous * Deep understanding of the Python scientific stack (pandas, numpy, scipy, scikit-learn)  * Familiarity with distributed systems and orchestration  * Knowledge of modern data engineering practices including data pipeline & ETL tools, distributed storage & processing and data warehousing  * Contributions to open-source projects  * Experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs)  * Experience mentoring junior team members and managing projects    Why Man Group?  * Work on challenging problems at the cutting edge of technology and finance   * Collaborate with world-class engineers, researchers, and investment professionals  * Receive on-the-job training to develop and succeed at the firm   * Entrepreneurial, innovation-driven culture  * Small, agile teams with high autonomy  * Opportunity to make a real impact on investment strategies managing billions in assets    Benefits   * Modern office located in the OfficeX campus with easy access to transport and amenities. * Hybrid working model * Competitive compensation package * 25 days holiday allowance * Premium Health insurance * Employee Assistance program * Referral Bonus * Additional days off for long service and volunteering * Multisport card * Opportunities for professional development including internal tech talks * Conference attendance, and engagement with the open-source community Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity. You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering. Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact TalentAcquisition@man.com.

Peec AI

WHAT YOU’LL DO * Take ownership of complex backend systems end-to-end - from scoping and architecture to high-quality, reliable delivery * Design and build robust, scalable APIs and distributed systems that power our products and deliver exceptional performance * Collaborate closely with Product, Frontend, and Design teams to translate product ideas into well-architected backend solutions * Push the boundaries of what’s possible with modern backend technologies, driving innovation in both architecture and developer experience * Contribute to evolving our backend architecture, infrastructure, and developer tooling to support rapid iteration at scale * Proactively identify opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, and developer experience - and drive those initiatives through to execution WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR * 5+ years of professional backend engineering experience, ideally in fast-paced startup or high-growth environments * Deep expertise in Python and FastAPI, with a proven track record of building and scaling production systems * Experience designing and implementing APIs (REST, GraphQL, or gRPC) that power user-facing products * Strong experience working with SQL databases (e.g. PostgreSQL), including schema design, query optimization, and data modeling for production systems * Familiarity with cloud-native architectures, ideally on GCP (e.g. Cloud Functions, Cloud Tasks, Firestore) * Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code * Familiarity with Vertex AI and ML specific infrastructure * Strong communication skills and a high sense of ownership - able to operate with autonomy while staying aligned with team goals * Some markers of excellence, which could also be non-work related, like having a high FIDE rating * Most importantly: we care deeply about working with genuinely kind, collaborative, and hard-working people who make the team better through empathy and openness TECH STACK * Languages: Python, TypeScript * Backend: GCP, Vertex AI, Cloud Functions, Cloud Tasks, RabbitMC, Firestore, PostgreSQL, Clickhouse * AI Models: OpenAI, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, Llama, etc. BONUS POINTS * You’ve personally built and scaled a system (e.g. side project, startup, open-source) that handled significant traffic or complexity, and learned real lessons from it * Background working on AI products or data-heavy applications * Academic background in Computer Science or a related technical field * Experience in starting a company or working at a top-tier high-growth startup WHAT WE OFFER * Exciting and challenging work with real impact and ownership at one of Europe’s fastest-growing Series A startups * Regular team events and off-sites * Aggressive equity compensation package * Paid Dinner & Uber home when working late * The most beautiful office space and work environment in Berlin

Wizard

THE ROLE We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to build and scale the backend systems that power our AI agent. This role sits at the intersection of backend engineering, machine learning, and product, and is focused on turning AI capabilities into reliable, production-ready systems. You won’t be training models, but you will make them work in the real world. You’ll build APIs, services, and data systems that connect LLMs and ML models to user-facing experiences, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability. WHAT YOU’LL DO * Design and build APIs and backend services that power AI-driven product experiences * Develop systems that integrate LLMs and ML models into production workflows * Build and maintain data pipelines supporting training, inference, and evaluation * Partner closely with ML Engineers, Data Scientists, and Product to ship end-to-end features * Improve system performance, reliability, and scalability across services * Contribute to experimentation and feedback loops that improve model and product performance * Debug complex production issues and drive root cause resolution * Raise the bar on code quality, system design, and engineering standards WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE * AI-powered features are reliably delivered through scalable, well-architected backend systems * ML and LLM capabilities are seamlessly integrated into product experiences with strong performance and uptime * Clear, maintainable APIs and services enable fast iteration across engineering and product teams * Systems are designed with strong observability, enabling rapid debugging and improvement * Engineering decisions consistently balance speed, quality, and long-term scalability IDEAL BACKGROUND * 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with strong backend focus * Strong proficiency in Python and experience building production-grade systems * Experience designing APIs and service-oriented architectures * Experience working with ML/AI systems in production environments (LLMs, ranking, recommendations, or similar) * Familiarity with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL) and data-intensive systems * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and modern infrastructure * Exposure to containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) * Ability to operate in ambiguity and take ownership of loosely defined problems * Strong product mindset with focus on real user outcomes * Clear communication and ability to collaborate across engineering, ML, and product COMPENSATION & BENEFITS The expected base salary range for this role is $200,000–$225,000 USD and will vary based on skills, experience, role level, and geographic location. Final compensation will be determined by considering these factors alongside overall role scope and responsibilities. In addition to base salary, Wizard offers: * Equity in the form of stock options * Medical, dental, and vision coverage * 401(k) plan * Flexible PTO and company holidays * Fully remote work within the United States * Periodic company offsites and team gatherings Wizard is committed to fair, transparent, and competitive compensation practices.