Staff Software Engineer - Applied AI

WHO WE ARE

We are PEAK6 a leading investment firm using technology to find a better way of doing things. The companys first techbased solution was developed in 1997 to optimize options trading and over the past two decades the same formula has been used across a range of industries asset classes and business stages to consistently deliver superior results. Today PEAK6 seeks transformational opportunities to provide capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs and forwardthinking businesses. PEAK6s core brands include PEAK6 Capital Management PEAK6 Strategic Capital Apex Fintech Solutions FOCUS We Insure Evil Geniuses Poker Power and Zogo.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Applied AI team at PEAK6 is dedicated to integrating generative artificial intelligence with our proprietary platforms to enhance strategic initiatives and operational efficiencies.

We are looking for a versatile Staff Software Engineer who is skilled in both frontend and backend technologies and who has experience in generative AI to help advance our technology initiatives. This role involves designing and developing comprehensive scalable applications that influence the core decisionmaking processes within the firm.

This role can be based out of our Austin TX HQ.

What youll do:

• Develop test and maintain applications spanning frontend and serverside technologies that integrate advanced generative AI functionalities.

• Build responsive user interfaces that provide seamless and efficient interactions with largescale data systems and realtime generative AI applications.

• Oversee the full software development cycle from conception to deployment ensuring robustness security and scalability.

• Perform technical leadership tasks including conducting code reviews managing source control repositories and documenting software solutions.

• Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements deliver updates and facilitate the integration of new technologies.

• Remain uptodate with industry best practices in full stack development and artificial intelligence.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 8 years experience with responsive web app and mobile development

• Minimum 8 years experience in software development with expertise in frameworks such as React Angular Vue.js for frontend and Node.js Python or Go for backend.

• Comprehensive understanding of RESTful APIs

• Excellent problemsolving skills and ability to perform in a fastpaced dynamic team environment.

• Effective communication skills capable of handling multiple projects and deadlines.

OUR REWARDS

We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits including healthcare benefits (medical dental and vision EAP) competitive PTO 401k match parental leave and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. As a hybrid workforce we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.

PEAK6 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) national origin age disability veteran status marital status or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.

PEAK6 is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact our HR department at We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.

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