Quant Developer / Research Engineer

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading market maker seeks dynamic and passionate Quant Developers/Research Engineers for its London office. This role involves creating sophisticated software solutions for automated trading systems in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have strong programming skills, exceptional analytical abilities, and a relevant degree from a top-tier university.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Collaborative environment

Flexible working

Regular socials

Qualifications

• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, and R.
• Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills.
• Minimum bachelor's degree from a top-tier university.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software solutions for trading systems.
• Collaborate with the Quant Research team to define software priorities.
• Leverage statistical techniques in custom software development.

Skills

Software development

Quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Maths, Statistics

Tools

C++

Python

R

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Quant Developer / Research Engineer, London

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Client:

Oxford Knight

Location:

London, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

29.05.2025

Expiry Date:

13.07.2025

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Job Description:

Summary

Quant Developers/Research Engineers wanted for leading market maker to join their fast-paced, dynamic engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to leverage sophisticated statistical techniques and technologies in the creation of custom software solutions.

In this role, you will work collaboratively with the Quant Research team to define priorities and go on to design, develop, test and deploy next-generation elegant software solutions for automated trading systems.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding communicator, who can hit the ground running and is confident in a constantly-changing trading environment.

Skills and Experience Required

• A deep passion for technology, software development and maths
• Proficiency with one or more programming languages, including C++, Python, and R
• Experience with some of the following areas: Distributed Computing, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Platform Development, Networking, System Design
• Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Maths, Statistics, etc. from a top-tier university
• Hugely collaborative environment between teams, not siloed like other firms
• Competitive compensation: truly flat structure; feel valued for your input and be rewarded for great ideas
• Work with the latest technologies on complex problems
• Flexible working encouraged and regular socials