Quantitative Research Engineer

DRW; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A diversified trading firm is seeking a Research Engineer to join their systematic research team. The position involves developing software for trading strategy simulations, large-scale data acquisition, and evaluating new technologies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, with strong skills in C++ and Python, along with a good understanding of quantitative finance mathematics. This role offers opportunities for development and mentoring in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent software development skills in modern C++ and Python.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms.
• Solid foundation in programming with the ability to think and code clearly.
• Strong understanding of computer systems at every level of abstraction.

Responsibilities

• Work with researchers to implement research studies and develop algorithms.
• Design trading strategy simulation software for distributed computation.
• Develop software for large scale data acquisition and visualization.
• Accelerate the research lifecycle from strategy prototype to production deployment.

Skills

Modern C++

Python

Object-oriented design

Data structures

Algorithms

Quantitative finance mathematics

Multi-threaded applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

Job description

A diversified trading firm is seeking a Research Engineer to join their systematic research team. The position involves developing software for trading strategy simulations, large-scale data acquisition, and evaluating new technologies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, with strong skills in C++ and Python, along with a good understanding of quantitative finance mathematics. This role offers opportunities for development and mentoring in a fast-paced environment.