Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.
Headquartered in London, we manage $172.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com
* As at 31 March 2025
ArcticDB Engineer
ArcticDB is an open source, client side time series database written in C++ and Python, storing time-series data-such as the price history of a security-at scale, enabling the research and development of critical trading strategies for many financial businesses worldwide, including Man Group and Bloomberg.
We are looking for a highly motivated, product focused strong C++ engineer, preferably with extended Python experience. You will contribute to a modern C++ and Python codebase, built by experienced database engineers, while also engaging with stakeholders across the business to help develop ArcticDB into a state-of-the-art database solution.
Your challenges will be varied and may include:
- Developing the core ArcticDB database, which currently stores petabytes of data.
- Collaborating with users to define and enhance analytics capabilities in ArcticDB.
- Working with data at scale, including systems streaming over 3 billion ticks per day.
- Designing and deploying systems to ensure production resiliency for ArcticDB.
The Team
The ArcticDB team is a group of polyglot developers working with highly optimized C++20 and Python. We operate like a startup, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact to both the product and business.
Technology Skills
Essential
- Excellent C++ and Python skills.
- Interest in modern database and storage technologies with a willingness to learn more.
- Strong academic degree with high mathematical or computing content e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Physics.
- Proficient on Linux
- Experience with modern Python data tools such as Pandas, NumPy and Spark
- An interest in financial markets and instruments
- Experience using modern cloud storage technologies such as S3, Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage
Man Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equal opportunities. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business and this is embedded in our culture and values. There are a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and that encourage inclusion and diversity across our firm and the industry. Man Group is a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter and the Race at Work Charter.
Man Group supports many charities, and global initiatives. We support professional training and development, and requests for flexible or part-time working. Employees are also offered two 'Mankind' days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trust's community volunteering programme.
We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.
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Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.
Headquartered in London, we manage $168.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com
* As at 31 Dec 2024