Quantitative Developer - Equities

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI/ML Asset Management firm in London is hiring a C++ Quantitative Developer in Chesterfield. The role involves developing and optimizing trading strategies as part of a high-performing team, requiring strong C++ and software engineering skills. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a related field and experience with Linux development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Strong software engineering skills across platforms.
• Experience developing with C++ on Linux.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to developing, optimizing, and evolving firm's research pipeline.
• Identify optimization prospects for trading results.
• Build new components and infrastructure for trading strategies.

Skills

Software Engineering

C++

Linux

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics

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Location:

chesterfield, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Our client is a leading AI/ML Asset Management firm headquartered in London, seeking a C++ Quantitative Developer for front office technology and strategies development. The role involves contributing to a globally experienced team, integrating innovative technology and trading strategies, and utilizing a sophisticated research platform to generate consistent trading alphas. The ideal candidate is talented and motivated, capable of working within a competitive team in the global financial markets.

Your impact:

1. Contribute to a high-performing team in developing, optimizing, and evolving the firm's research pipeline and strategy development.
2. Identify prospects for further optimization and performance enhancements through research to realize trading results.
3. Build components and new infrastructure to support new trading strategies, including testing and debugging.
4. Collaborate with traders and developers to provide realistic project timelines, estimates, and ensure accountability.
5. Provide technical and investment analytics support to the trading desk.

Requirements:

1. A Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
2. Strong software engineering skills with a successful track record across platforms.
3. Experience developing with C++ on Linux.