Quantitative Developer C++ / Python

Reqiva; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global quantitative trading firm is seeking a Quantitative Developer to build software that powers systematic trading strategies. This position blends software engineering with quantitative research, focusing on performance-critical systems. Working closely with researchers and traders, the ideal candidate will possess strong skills in Python and C++, and be comfortable developing scalable solutions for high-performance trading environments. This role comes with an excellent salary and substantial annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++.
• Solid quantitative or analytical background.
• Experience building robust, scalable systems.

Responsibilities

• Delivering fast, reliable market data to trading systems.
• Building integrated research and execution frameworks for predictive models.
• Developing simulation and research environments in the cloud.
• Creating scalable research platforms for new asset classes.

Skills

Programming skills in Python

Programming skills in C++

Quantitative or analytical background

Building robust systems

Job description

Quantitative Developer (Python / C++)

Locations: London | New York | Abu Dhabi

A global quantitative trading firm is hiring Quantitative Developers to build the software and frameworks that power systematic trading strategies. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering and quantitative research, and titles may vary depending on team focus and scope. You’ll work on performance‑critical systems used across research, simulation, and live trading environments, with exposure to both on‑prem and cloud‑based infrastructure.

What You’ll Work On

• Delivering fast, reliable market data to trading systems
• Building integrated research and execution frameworks for predictive models
• Developing simulation and research environments in the cloud
• Creating scalable research platforms for new asset classes

The technology stack is a mix of Python and C++, used across high‑performance and research‑focused systems.

What They’re Looking For

• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++
• Solid quantitative or analytical background
• Experience building robust, scalable systems
• Comfortable working closely with researchers and traders

This role offers an excellent salary in line with global quantitative developer standards, plus a significant annual bonus. If you’re a strong engineer with a quantitative mindset and want to work on real‑world trading systems at scale, this is a rare opportunity to make a direct impact in a high‑performance environment.