Software Engineer

Quantbot; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantbot is seeking a software developer with 1–3 years of professional experience to join our performance-focused engineering team. You should be proficient in modern C++ and have a solid grounding in data structures, algorithms, and computer architecture.

Strong OS and networking knowledge, coupled with excellent communication, collaboration, and a continuous learning mindset, will help you thrive. Experience in high-frequency trading or cryptocurrency markets is beneficial but not essential,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in modern C++.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and computational complexity.
• Knowledge of computer architecture and how hardware and software interact.
• Understanding of operating systems, processes, threads, memory management, scheduling, and performance.
• Basic understanding of computer networking concepts and network protocols.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Experience in high-frequency trading or cryptocurrency markets is beneficial but not essential.

Skills

Modern C++

Data Structures

Algorithms

Computer Architecture

Operating Systems

Networking

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Learning Agility

HFT / Crypto familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

Batch: 2023/2024/2025.

Requirements:

• 1 to 3 years of professional software development experience, preferably in high-frequency trading, algorithmic trading, fintech, or another performance-sensitive environment
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Strong proficiency in modern C++ with experience writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and computational complexity
• Strong knowledge of computer architecture and how hardware and software interact
• Good understanding of operating systems, including processes, threads, memory management, scheduling, and performance
• Basic understanding of computer networking concepts and network protocols
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to continuously learn new technologies
• Experience in high-frequency trading or cryptocurrency markets is beneficial but not essential