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It Operations Engineer, Trading Application Support A Career with Point72's Technology Team As Point72 reimagines the future of investing, our Technology team is constantly evolving our firm’s IT infrastructure and engineering capabilities, positioning us at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We’re a team of experts who experiment and work to discover new ways to harness open-source solutions, modern cloud architectures, and sophisticated Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions, while embracing enterprise agile methodologies. Our commitment to building and innovating in the AI space provides the framework intended to drive smarter decision making and enhance how we build and operate our platforms and applications. As a member of Point72’s Technology team, we encourage and support your professional development from day one—helping you advance your technical skills, contribute innovative ideas, and satisfy your own intellectual curiosity—all while delivering real business impact for our multi-billion-dollar global business. WHAT YOU’LL DO Support investment professionals and trading teams by keeping front-office applications stable, responsive, and ready for daily market activity Install, configure, and maintain Linux- and Windows-based applications that support trading workflows and related operational processes Monitor daily application health, execute start-of-day and end-of-day checks, and address risks before they affect users Partner with engineering teams to improve application resiliency, supportability, and release readiness based on recurring production issues Automate routine support tasks and explore AI-enabled approaches to improve incident response and operational efficiency Document troubleshooting steps, operational procedures, and recurring issues to strengthen knowledge sharing across the support team Assist with production incidents from initial triage through resolution, coordinating across Technology to reduce business impact Communicate clearly with stakeholders during incidents, changes, and follow-up reviews to maintain transparency and trust WHAT’S REQUIRED Five or more years of application support experience within the financial services industry Hands-on experience supporting Linux environments for production applications and user-facing systems Proven experience installing, configuring, and supporting Windows-based applications in a production environment Ability to diagnose and resolve application performance, compatibility, and connectivity issues under time-sensitive conditions Experience supporting front-office trading environments Strong mindset toward automation and practical use of artificial intelligence to improve support processes Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technology teams and business stakeholders Ability to work from New York, New York, or Stamford, Connecticut Commitment to the highest ethical standards WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide: Fully-paid health care benefits Generous parental and family leave policies Volunteer opportunities Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, people of color and the LGBT+ community Mental and physical wellness programs Tuition assistance A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more ABOUT POINT72 Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry's brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people's long-term growth. For more information, visit https://point72.com/ . The annual base salary range for this role is $170,000-$250,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.
