Ask HN: Who is hiring? (May 2026)
Research Affiliates in Newport Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong Python skills for a hybrid full-time role. The ideal candidate will collaborate with researchers and engineers to build robust, efficient systems using modern development practices like test-driven development and continuous integration. The firm values teamwork, curiosity, and shared responsibility in a culture focused on growth and high-quality code.
- ▪Position is for a Senior Software Engineer (Python) in Newport Beach, CA with hybrid work options.
- ▪Candidates need at least 3 years of professional Python experience and a degree in Computer Science or related field.
- ▪Key requirements include expertise in Python internals, experience with AWS and Linux, and familiarity with tools like NumPy and dataframe libraries.
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Senior Software Engineer (Python) Newport Beach, CA (hyrbid)| Full Timehttps://www.researchaffiliates.com/about-us/careers/software...WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: We seek experienced and versatile Python engineers passionate about creating efficient, lightweight, and robust code. As part of a small team you will collaborate with researchers and other investment professionals to transform ideas into production systems. This role involves maintaining code, developing software libraries, and managing cloud-based resources. To excel, we expect a strong understanding of Python’s internals, including memory management and data structure performance characteristics.
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