C# Software Engineer at Weiss Asset Management

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Finance, Asset ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience developing production software in C# / .NET (or similar statically typed, object-oriented languages)
  • Strong aptitude for problem-solving and idea-generation
  • Strong grasp of software design principles, OOP, and system architecture
  • Experience with SQL, relational databases, and ORM tools (e.g., Entity Framework, Dapper)
  • Proven ability to debug and troubleshoot complex systems
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently
  • Strong communication skills for clearly explaining technical topics to non-technical colleagues
  • Experience in a financial environment is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain applications using C# and .NET, supporting areas like risk, order management, and other investment systems
  • Work closely with traders, analysts, and other developers to understand their workflows and deliver practical, reliable technical implementations
  • Improve system performance, scalability, and reliability through thoughtful design and refactoring
  • Participate in code reviews and help maintain high engineering standards across the team
  • Write and maintain clear documentation for the systems you build
  • Contribute to architectural decisions and development practices; help evolve our technology stack and engineering culture as the firm grows

Skills

C#
.NET
SQL
Entity Framework
Dapper

Weiss Asset Management

Value-based investment management services

About Weiss Asset Management

Weiss Asset Management focuses on creating investment strategies that aim to provide strong returns while managing risk. The company uses a combination of in-depth research, statistical analysis, and careful decision-making to find undervalued assets that can yield high returns. Unlike many competitors, Weiss emphasizes a collaborative approach and values integrity, creativity, and continuous improvement in its operations. The goal of Weiss Asset Management is to deliver high risk-adjusted returns to a diverse group of investors, including charitable foundations and pension plans, while fostering a culture of excellence within its team.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1991Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Quantitative Finance, Financial ServicesIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Competition from algorithmic trading firms using advanced AI models is increasing.
Potential tech sector overvaluation could impact investments in Amazon and Infosys.
Rising interest rates may affect valuations of financial institutions like Northern Trust.

Differentiation

Weiss Asset Management uses proprietary value-based investment strategies for high risk-adjusted returns.
The firm emphasizes deep fundamental research and statistical analysis in decision-making.
Weiss values integrity, rationality, creativity, and continuous learning in its investment approach.

Upsides

Increased interest in ESG investing boosts demand for Weiss's value-based strategies.
AI-driven analytics enhance Weiss's ability to identify undervalued assets efficiently.
Growing retail investor participation creates opportunities for tailored investment products.

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