Junior Quantitative Developer

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A unique opportunity for talented graduates passionate about sports and software development at a leading company in the gaming industry. You'll transform mathematical models into high-performance software while working in a dynamic environment with a supportive team. Collaborate with industry experts and get exposure to cutting-edge technology and project innovations in the sports betting domain.

Benefits

Dynamic and supportive work environment

Opportunities for career growth

Work on cutting-edge technology

Joining a passionate and skilled team

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Proficiency in C, C++, or Rust programming languages.
• Experience with performance testing tools such as perf and valgrind.

Responsibilities

• Turning mathematical models into high performance software.
• Monitoring performance through external metrics.
• Researching and communicating new ideas to developers and quants.

Skills

Mathematical background

Low level programming (C, C++, Rust)

Linux environment

Performance testing and benchmarking

Statistical modelling

Interest in sports

Familiarity with sports betting

Education

Degree in Computer Science or STEM subject

Job description

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Talented graduate with a passion for sports and a drive for innovation?

Our client is a leading creator of proprietary software and algorithms - used at the forefront of bet builder and same game parlay products in the sports betting industry. They provide services to over 160 operators globally, with plans in 2025 to expand across new innovative products and markets.

They are seeking exceptional candidates who are passionate about high performance software development. This is an exciting period of growth for the business, providing a unique opportunity for candidates to work directly with the founders and a small technically focussed team to build knowledge and skills in multiple areas.

Responsibilities

• Turning mathematical models into high performance software
• Monitoring performance through our external metrics and local performance testing
• Researching and communicating new ideas to other developers and quants.
• Modify existing models to meet new customer requirements such as new market types or performance requirements

Essential skills

• Degree in Computer Science or STEM subject.
• Proficient in a low level programming language such as C, C++ or Rust programming language.
• Strong mathematical background
• Comfortable working in a Linux environment.
• History of performance testing and benchmarking using tools such as perf and valgrind
• Comfortable exploring compiler assembly output
• Knowledge of statistical modelling and probability theory
• Interested in sports
• Familiarity with sport betting

Why Join

• Be part of a leading company in the gaming and gambling industry.
• Work on cutting-edge technology and innovative projects.
• Collaborate with a team of passionate and skilled professionals.
• Enjoy a dynamic and supportive work environment with opportunities for career growth.

Location

The role is based in central London, with 4 days in the office and one day WFH.

Salary in region of £35,000 - £45,000 based on experience.