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Research Developer (NYC)

Our client is a proprietary trading firm headquartered in Chicago seeking a Quantitative Developer to join the globally experienced group. The firms team integrates innovative technology and trading strategies, while utilizing a sophisticated research platform and development environment to realise consistent trading alphas. An extremely talented and motivated individual is sought after, in order to collaborate with a team that is competitive in global financial markets.

The Research Developer will have the opportunity to work in a globally experienced team of quantitative researchers, traders and technologists. The company will work collaboratively in tackling technological hurdles and contribute to the firm’s wide range of technology solutions, encompassing both hardware and software development as well as grid computing. The position provides exposure to state-of-the-art technology guided by market-leading engineers, with immediate responsibility. The firm is seeking innovative technologists and proficient engineers who are enthusiastic about developing ground-breaking technologies.

Total Compensation up to the region of $500k - $600 + upside.

Your Impact:

• Streamline the research process, enabling efficient deployment of strategies from initial prototypes to production.
• Testing new technologies and optimizing the firm’s technological framework.
• Development of software for managing large-scale data.
• Design highly optimized software for simulating trading strategies, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Implement user interfaces for exploring data and conducting post-trade analysis.
• Collaborate with researchers to implement and simulate trading strategies while devising algorithms to compete in global financial markets.

Skillset Requirements:

• An advanced programming foundation and the ability to communicate effectively, and write maintainable code.
• Strong Python and/or JavaScript background.
• Experience in developing complex distributed applications.
• Proficiency in Linux, VCS, and continuous integration (CI) workflows.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in C++ development, preferably with modern C++ (version 17 or later).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar field.
• A strong grasp of complex data structures and algorithms as well as multi-headed development.

Excellent opportunity with a high-performing trading team rewarding package on offer with high growth career progression. For a confidential conversation, please reach out to: [email protected].