Senior Quant Platform Engineer (C++/Python, WFH)

Oxford Knight; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quant firm based in London is seeking an experienced platform engineer to enhance their quant infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have 3-8 years of development experience, particularly in financial markets, along with strong skills in C++ and Python. This role offers diverse projects including data mining and machine learning algorithm development. Attractive benefits include competitive pay, flexible work-from-home options, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive base salary & bonus

Flexible work-from-home options

Career progression support

Free breakfast, lunch and dinner

Qualifications

• 3 – 8 years of solid development experience, preferably in financial markets.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and Python.
• Experience in building and enhancing quant infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and design data mining and machine learning algorithms.
• Research modeling and forecast future price actions.
• Develop and improve scalable quant research frameworks.

Skills

C++

Python

Data mining

Machine learning

Education

Master’s or PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research

Job description

A leading quant firm based in London is seeking an experienced platform engineer to enhance their quant infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have 3-8 years of development experience, particularly in financial markets, along with strong skills in C++ and Python. This role offers diverse projects including data mining and machine learning algorithm development. Attractive benefits include competitive pay, flexible work-from-home options, and opportunities for career growth.