Research Engineer: Quantitative Tech & Trading Systems

P2P; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A diversified trading firm in London seeks a Research Engineer to join their systematic research team. The role involves implementing research studies, developing algorithms, and designing trading strategy simulation software. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, excellent skills in C++ and Python, and a strong understanding of quantitative finance mathematics. Opportunities for mentorship and training are provided.

Qualifications

• Excellent software development skills in modern C++ and Python.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms.
• Solid understanding of computer systems at every level.

Responsibilities

• Implement research studies, simulate trading strategies, and develop algorithms.
• Design trading strategy simulation software optimized for distributed computation.
• Develop software for large scale data acquisition and visualization.

Skills

Modern C++

Python

Software Development

Quantitative Finance Mathematics

Multi-threaded Applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

A diversified trading firm in London seeks a Research Engineer to join their systematic research team. The role involves implementing research studies, developing algorithms, and designing trading strategy simulation software. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, excellent skills in C++ and Python, and a strong understanding of quantitative finance mathematics. Opportunities for mentorship and training are provided.