Quantitative Developer

Sovereign Global Markets Private Limited; New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership & Profit Sharing

Growth Potential

Innovative Environment

Collaborative Culture

Job summary

Sovereign Global Markets Private Limited in Delhi, India, seeks a highly skilled C++ Software Engineer to build and optimize its trading and research infrastructure. You will develop a high-performance simulator, align production systems with simulations, and collaborate with quant researchers and traders to ensure smooth integration between research, simulation, and live trading environments.

The role emphasizes deep C++ expertise, low-latency programming, and a drive to push code efficiency

Qualifications

• Expert-level proficiency in C++ with a focus on high-performance, low-latency coding.
• Familiarity with Python is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of software design patterns, memory management, and code optimization techniques.
• Performance-oriented approach to optimize and fine-tune code for speed and efficiency.
• Excellent problem-solving and teamwork across researchers, traders, and developers.

Responsibilities

• Development & Optimization: Build, optimize, and maintain the firm’s simulation environment and trading infrastructure using C++.
• Infrastructure Development: Create and maintain the software infrastructure that supports the research and trading teams.
• Matching Production vs. Simulation: Ensure the consistency and alignment of simulation models with live production trading systems.
• Research Collaboration: Work closely with the quant research team to integrate research models into the trading infrastructure.
• Continuous Code Optimization: Explore and implement new methods to make C++ code more efficient and scalable.
• Performance Monitoring: Identify performance bottlenecks and implement improvements to optimize latency and throughput.
• Technology Innovation: Stay updated on the latest C++ development techniques and tools to keep infrastructure cutting-edge.

Skills

C++ high-performance

Low-latency coding

Performance optimization

Team collaboration

Tools

Python

Job description

About Sovereign Global:

Sovereign Global is a financial boutique headquartered in Delhi, India. We specialize in fixed income, equity services for HNIs, Institutions, and Family Offices. We are now building a cutting-edge systematic trading desk, leveraging quantitative research and advanced technology to develop systematic trading strategies. As we continue to expand across multiple asset classes, we are actively seeking talented individuals to join us in shaping the future of quantitative finance.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled C++ Software Engineer to develop, optimize, and maintain our trading and research infrastructure. This role will be pivotal in building a high-performance simulator, aligning production systems with simulations, and developing critical software infrastructure to support research and trading activities. You will work closely with quant researchers and traders to ensure smooth integration between research, simulation, and live trading environments. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in C++ development and a passion for exploring new techniques to optimize code efficiency daily.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development & Optimization: Build, optimize, and maintain the firm’s simulation environment and trading infrastructure using C++.
• Infrastructure Development: Create and maintain the software infrastructure that supports the research and trading teams.
• Matching Production vs. Simulation: Ensure the consistency and alignment of simulation models with live production trading systems.
• Research Collaboration: Work closely with the quant research team to integrate research models into the trading infrastructure.
• Continuous Code Optimization: Explore and implement new methods to make C++ code more efficient and scalable on an ongoing basis.
• Performance Monitoring: Identify performance bottlenecks and implement improvements to optimize latency and throughput.
• Technology Innovation: Stay updated on the latest C++ development techniques and tools to ensure the infrastructure remains at the cutting edge.

Qualifications:

• Expert-level proficiency in C++ with a focus on high-performance, low-latency coding.
• Familiarity with Python is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of software design patterns, memory management, and code optimization techniques.
• Performance-Oriented: Ability to optimize and fine-tune code for speed and efficiency.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work closely with researchers, traders, and other developers to ensure seamless integration.
• Ownership Mentality: Self-driven, ambitious, and committed to taking ownership of software performance and infrastructure outcomes.
• Learning Mindset: Openness to daily learning and experimentation to enhance code efficiency and infrastructure capabilities.

What We Offer:

• Ownership & Profit Sharing: Be a key part of the firm’s journey with equity and profit-sharing opportunities.
• Growth Potential: Join at an early stage and grow with the firm, shaping the future of systematic trading at Sovereign Global.
• Innovative Environment: Work in a highly dynamic environment that values creativity, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Collaborative Culture: Collaborate with some of the brightest minds in finance, technology, and quant research.