Quantitative Developer - Equities

JR United Kingdom; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI/ML Asset Management firm is looking for a C++ Quantitative Developer based in Lincoln. The successful candidate will contribute to developing and optimizing trading strategies, utilizing their software engineering skills in a high-performing team environment. This role demands experience in C++ and a strong educational background in fields like Computer Science or Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or similar field required.
• Strong software engineering skills with a successful track record.
• Experience with C++ on Linux is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and evolve the firm's research pipeline and strategy.
• Identify optimization prospects through research.
• Build new components and infrastructure to maintain trading strategies.

Skills

Software engineering

C++

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in Physics

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Our client is a leading AI/ML Asset Management firm headquartered in London and is seeking a C++ Quantitative Developer for front office technology, focusing on strategies development to contribute to a globally experienced team. The firm integrates innovative technology and trading strategies, utilizing a sophisticated research platform and development environment to realize consistent trading alphas. An extremely talented and motivated individual is sought to work within a team that is competitive in global financial markets.

Your impact:

• Contribute to a high-performing team in developing, optimizing, and evolving the firm's research pipeline and strategy development.
• Identify prospects for further optimization and performance enhancements through research to realize trading results.
• Build components and new infrastructure to maintain new trading strategies, including testing and debugging as part of the development process.
• Work collaboratively with traders and developers to provide realistic project timelines, estimates, and ensure team accountability.
• Provide high-level technical and investment analytics support to the trading desk.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or a similar field.
• Strong software engineering abilities with a successful track record across various platforms.
• Experience developing with C++ on Linux.