Quant Developer (Python)

Squarepoint; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Squarepoint in Hong Kong is seeking a Quantitative Developer to partner with researchers to design and implement software for research and trading. You will help deploy scalable workflows and ensure high-quality code across asset classes.

You will own projects from design through deployment, work with global teams on software reuse, and apply modern development practices including CI/CD and agile processes. Strong Python skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Python experience in a research or trading environment.
• Strong software development fundamentals and practices.
• Excellent technical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with quantitative researchers to design and build efficient and scalable workflows for research and trading.
• Collaborate with technologists to ensure global consistency and re-use of software components.
• Own projects through the full engineering lifecycle.

Skills

Python

Technical communication

Software development

Education

Degree in applied math / physics / engineering / quantitative finance / computer science

Tools

Version control

Agile development

Job description

Position Overview:

The Quantitative Development team works directly with quantitative researchers to design, implement, deploy and use software for research and trading. Quantitative developers drive cross-team initiatives with technologists and quantitative researchers across all asset classes to achieve Squarepoint’s objectives.

• Work with quantitative researchers to design and build efficient and scalable workflows for research and trading
• Collaborate closely with team members and peers in technology to ensure global consistency and maximize re-use of software components
• Assume strong ownership of projects throughout their full engineering lifecycle

Required qualifications:

• Degree in applied math, physics, engineering, quantitative finance, computer science
• 4 or more years’ experience with Python
• Experience with modern software development: version control, agile development
• Excellent technical communication skills

Nice to have:

• Advanced quantitative skills
• Experience with requirements analysis and designing software solutions
• Experience with continuous integration (CI), logging and monitoring systems