Quantitative Developer

NumerixS Technologies (NumerixS Quant); Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

Extended healthcare coverage

Dental and vision care

Health Spending Account (HSA)

RRSP matching up to 9%

Job summary

NumerixS Technologies (NumerixS Quant) is a data-driven company with a collegial atmosphere looking for team members who can do great work for application in the algorithmic trading industry.

Our ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience in performance-sensitive C++ development, building low-latency data pipelines and real-time streaming systems. relocation assistance is offered for those outside Vancouver.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of programming in Python and C++ (or similar high-performance languages).
• Bachelor's or Master's in a quantitative field.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test and support robust C++ applications for live data feed processing.
• Write code to automate every aspect of the trading system.
• Build and maintain pre- and post-trade tooling.
• Design and build applications for data feed processing.
• Code in C++, Python and use relational time-series databases (kdb+).
• Take charge of your own projects, while collaborating with colleagues and with the portfolio manager.

Skills

C++

Python

Low-latency

Real-time systems

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in a quantitative field

Tools

kdb+

Unix

Job description

We are a data-driven company with a collegial atmosphere looking for team members who can do great work for application in the algorithmic trading industry.

We are a data-driven company with a collegial atmosphere looking for team members who can do great work for application in the algorithmic trading industry.

Our ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience performance-sensitive C++ development, building low-latency data pipelines, real-time streaming systems, financial systems, etc. with a demonstrated an ability to drive projects to completion.

The annual base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $160,000 depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set.

About You

You are motivated by intellectual challenges, curiosity, and solving problems.

You are performance and results driven. You continuously seek to understand new and better approaches to improve results.

For individuals currently living outside of Vancouver, we offer relocation assistance.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, test and support robust C++ applications in particular for live data feed processing
• Write code to automate every aspect of the trading system
• Build and maintain pre and post trade tooling
• Design and build applications for data feed processing
• Code in C++, Python and use relational time-series databases (kdb+)
• Take charge of your own projects, while collaborating with your colleagues and with the portfolio manager

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's in a quantitative field (computer science, mathematics, physics or related fields)
• 1-3 years of programming experience in Python and C++ (or similar high performance languages such as C or Rust)
• Highly analytical, keen attention to detail
• Strong communications skills (both verbal and written)
• Thrive in a performance-based environment
• Require excellence of yourself and in the work you produce

Nice to Have

• Experience participating in national or international math, physics or computer science competitions is strongly preferred
• Experience with R, kdb+, and working in Unix environment
• Knowledge of financial system data, live market data, or real-time data

What We Offer

• Annual bonus eligibility based on performance
• Extended healthcare coverage*
• Dental and vision care*
• $1,000 per year Health Spending Account (for physiotherapy, massage therapy, and other eligible expenses)*
• RRSP matching up to 9% (maximum annual contribution of $13,250)*
• After 90 day waiting period; not eligible for internships

Compensation Range: CA$120K - CA$160K