What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer position at Metrics Recruitment?
Metrics Recruitment is partnering with an investment firm managing over $500M across multiple funds, focused on the frontier of the crypto ecosystem. We are seeking a Software Engineer to build cutting-edge proprietary AI agents and data infrastructure from the ground up.
You’ll work directly with the founding team to build high-performance systems that automate research and synthesize investment intelligence. This role is for engineers who thrive on deep technical ownership and building in high-ambiguity environments.
Responsibilities
- Design and scale proprietary agents to automate research and decision-support tasks.
- Maintain portfolio tracking tools and critical operational infrastructure.
- Architect pipelines to turn raw datasets (real-time financial data, trading, social media, news) into actionable insights.
- Own projects from initial design through production deployment and monitoring.
Requirements
- 2–5 years building and maintaining production-grade systems.
- Proficiency in Python or TypeScript.
- Hands-on experience using AI coding tools (Cursor, Claude) to ship faster.
- Ability to operate independently and solve complex problems across the stack.
- Willing to work in the Union Square (NYC) office 4 days per week.
Nice to Have
- Prior experience in startups, fintech, or crypto-native environments.
- Knowledge of data science or complex data engineering.
Compensation: Competitive Base Performance Bonus Benefits
Location: Union Square, New York, NY
Salary : $200,000 - $250,000