Quantitative Developer

Elity Global; Hongkong; On-site; HKD 800,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 vacation days annually

Daily meals provided

Regular social events

Daily meals

Team events

Job summary

A global high-frequency trading firm is seeking an exceptional Quantitative Developer to join its elite team. You will design and build high-performance systems that impact global markets, collaborate with peers, and tackle complex challenges. The ideal candidate has 3–10 years in a quantitative development role, strong expertise in Python and C++, and a passion for technology. Benefits include a competitive salary, equity opportunities, 25 vacation days, and daily meals.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of experience in a quantitative development role at a top-tier proprietary trading firm.
• Strong programming expertise in Python and/or C++.
• Experience building production systems for trading, research, or real-time analytics.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize high-performance trading systems.
• Collaborate with researchers and traders to translate ideas into production code.
• Enhance system reliability, latency, and scalability.
• Improve deployment workflows and monitoring tools to ensure seamless live trading operations.
• Develop internal platforms and frameworks that accelerate research and strategy deployment.
• Continuously refine infrastructure to stay ahead in a hyper-competitive trading landscape.

Skills

Python

C++

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Elity Global

Founder & MD @ Elity Global | Inclusion Advocate

A global High-frequency trading firm is seeking an exceptional Quantitative Developer to join its elite team of technologists and researchers. In this role, you will be at the forefront of designing and building high-performance trading systems that power global markets. With access to cutting-edge infrastructure, collaborative peers, and the freedom to innovate, this is a rare opportunity to shape the technology behind industry-leading strategies.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex technical challenges, takes pride in writing world-class code, and wants to see their work directly impact performance in live trading.

What You Will Do

• Design, implement, and optimize high-performance trading systems and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with researchers and traders to translate ideas into robust, scalable production code.
• Enhance system reliability, latency, and scalability across mission-critical components.
• Improve deployment workflows and monitoring tools to ensure seamless live trading operations.
• Develop internal platforms and frameworks that accelerate research and strategy deployment.
• Continuously refine infrastructure to stay ahead in a hyper-competitive trading landscape.

Your Profile

• 3–10 years of experience in a quantitative development role at a top-tier proprietary trading firm, hedge fund or similar environment.
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or another quantitative discipline.
• Strong programming expertise in Python and/or C++, with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Experience building production systems for trading, research, or real-time analytics.
• A strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and a drive to optimize.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-first approach.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and comfort working in fast-moving, high-stakes environments.
• Competitive base with leading profit-sharing structure
• Outstanding performance rewarded with the opportunity for equity participation.
• 25 vacation days annually.
• Daily meals provided during work hours.
• Regular social events and after-work gatherings with a highly collaborative team.

How to apply

Are you ready to build the technology that drives global markets? Apply today or email your application to: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Finance, and Strategy/Planning
• Industries: Capital Markets, Financial Services, and Investment Management