Quantitative Developer - Python

Axon Partners; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Axon Partners in Hong Kong is seeking a software engineer to help build our core trading infrastructure. You will work on high-performance execution engines, low-latency frameworks, and scalable data platforms, collaborating with quantitative researchers and portfolio managers.

The role emphasizes Python and C++, distributed systems, and real-time analytics, with openness to regional talent. Prior quant finance is a plus, but we welcome strong Big Tech/HPC engineers.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of solid software engineering in Python and C++.
• Strong background in distributed systems or high-throughput data platforms.
• Quant finance experience is a plus; top engineers from Big Tech welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Build high-performance trading execution engines and low-latency frameworks.
• Develop scalable data architectures, real-time analytics platforms, and distributed backtesting pipelines.
• Collaborate with Quant Researchers and Portfolio Managers to translate models into production systems.

Skills

Python

C++

Distributed systems

Low-latency

Job description

Partnering with leading global quantitative hedge funds and proprietary trading firms to expand their Core Engineering and Quantitative Development teams.

What you will build:

• High-performance trading execution engines and low-latency algorithmic frameworks
• Scalable data architectures, real-time analytics platforms, and distributed backtesting pipelines
• Direct collaboration with Quantitative Researchers and Portfolio Managers to translate complex mathematical models into production systems

Key Requirements:

• 2+ years of solid software engineering experience in Python, C++
• Strong background in distributed systems, high-throughput data platforms, or low-latency architecture
• Quant finance experience is a plus, but top engineers from Big Tech / High-Performance Computing backgrounds are strongly welcomed!

Location: Hong Kong (Open to regional talent)

(Please note that only shortlisted candidates matching the requirements will be contacted.)