Principal Manager,Tech (Python Infrastructure)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineering Manager to lead our Python Infrastructure team. This team is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the core Python software infrastructure that powers critical applications across the firm. From high-performance data analytics frameworks to efficient data storage solutions, the Python Infra team plays a foundational role in enabling day-to-day business workflows.

As the Engineering Manager, you will guide the team to deliver scalable, optimized, and developer-friendly infrastructure while ensuring effective collaboration and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and manage the Python Infra team, fostering a productive and collaborative environment.

Define and drive technical goals focused on performance, scalability, and efficiency of Python infrastructure.

Enhance in-house data analytics frameworks with better algorithms, SIMD, and multi-core optimizations.

Improve data caching frameworks through new backends and low-level optimizations.

Collaborate with Front Office groups to understand business use cases and help accelerate workflows dependent on Python Infra.

Build and maintain infrastructure for data storage, parallel programming, server frameworks, and unit testing / documentation tools in Python.

Oversee project management and ensure timely, high-quality delivery of infrastructure solutions.

Advocate and implement best practices in coding, testing, documentation, and performance optimization.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

6-12 years of relevant industry experience in software engineering.

Strong foundation in computer science concepts, algorithms, and system design.

Proficiency in Python, with knowledge of C, C++, Cython, Numba, and compilation techniques (AOT / JIT).

Proven ability to write optimized, high-performance code.

At least 1 year of people management experience, leading a team of 2+ members.

Strong stakeholder management, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and leadership abilities.