Python Software Engineer

Hunter Bond; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive compensation and bonus structure

Ownership of multiple greenfield projects

Meritocratic non-bureaucratic culture

Job summary

Hunter Bond is seeking a Graduate Quant Developer / Quant Researcher to join a boutique quant trading firm in Montreal. In this hybrid role, you'll contribute to the design and development of high-performance trading systems within a world-class team.

The ideal candidate will have a top-tier STEM degree and strong programming skills in Python or C++. This opportunity offers ownership of greenfield projects, competitive compensation, and rapid career progression.

Qualifications

• Top-tier degree from a highly reputed university in a STEM discipline.
• Outstanding fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, probability, and statistics.
• Strong programming ability in a modern language such as Python or C++.
• Demonstrated passion for technology through personal projects or research.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining ultra-low-latency automated trading infrastructure.
• Researching, testing, and deploying trading models.
• Writing production-grade code in Python and/or C++.
• Collaborating closely with senior researchers and technologists.

Skills

Python

C++

Data structures

Algorithms

Probability

Statistics

Education

Top-tier degree in STEM (Computer Science or Mathematics)

Job description

Role: Graduate Quant Developer / Quant Researcher

Client: Boutique Quant Trading Firm

Level: Graduate

Compensation: Up to £150,000 Base + Bonus

Location: London (Hybrid)

Overview

A boutique quant trading firm is seeking an exceptional graduate to join a world‑class front‑office team of some of the brightest quantitative minds in the industry. With an effectively unlimited technology budget, a strong performance‑driven culture, and a flat, non‑bureaucratic structure, this is a rare opportunity to launch a career at the very top of quantitative finance.

The Role

You will work in a highly collaborative front‑office environment, contributing directly to the design and development of fully automated, high‑performance trading systems.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining ultra‑low‑latency, automated trading infrastructure
• Researching, testing, and deploying your own trading models
• Writing production‑grade code in Python and/or C++ (team dependent)
• Collaborating closely with senior researchers and technologists

Requirements

• A top‑tier degree from a highly reputed university in a STEM discipline (Computer Science or Mathematics strongly preferred)
• Outstanding fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, probability, and statistics
• Strong programming ability in a modern language such as Python or C++
• Demonstrated passion for technology through personal projects, hackathons, meet‑ups, or research

What’s on Offer

• Ownership of multiple greenfield projects using bleeding‑edge technology
• Work alongside exceptional technologists and researchers, including Olympiad medalists
• A meritocratic, non‑bureaucratic culture with rapid career progression
• Highly competitive compensation and bonus structure

If you are a high‑performing graduate developer or quantitative‑minded technologist looking to break into the top echelon of quantitative trading, please apply with an up‑to‑date CV or email [e-mail].