Senior Quant Developer

AMBITION GROUP SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading firm in Singapore is seeking a Quantitative Developer with over 5 years of experience in developing high-performance trading systems. The candidate should have expertise in C++ and Python, a strong mathematical foundation, and proficiency in Mandarin for handling stakeholder interactions. Responsibilities include implementing quantitative models and optimizing trading infrastructure. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate closely with quant researchers. Applicants are encouraged to submit their resumes for consideration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quantitative development role.
• Expert-level in C++ for low-latency systems.
• Strong proficiency in Python for data analysis.
• Proven experience with the full trading stack.
• Solid knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
• Mathematics foundation in probability, statistics.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Mandarin for stakeholder interactions.

Responsibilities

• Translate quantitative models into high-performance production code.
• Design and maintain low-latency trading infrastructure.
• Take responsibility for live trading strategies.
• Collaborate with quant researchers to improve research tools.

Skills

C++ (performance-critical systems)

Python (data analysis)

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Mathematical Acumen

Linux scripting

Mandarin proficiency

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy Implementation & Production: Translate quantitative researchers' models and signals into robust, high-performance production code (Python & C++). Own the entire deployment pipeline, including real-time risk checks, exchange connectivity, and performance monitoring.
• System Architecture & Optimization: Design, develop, and maintain core components of low-latency trading infrastructure, data pipelines, and backtesting platform. Identify and eliminate performance bottlenecks across the entire stack.
• Full Lifecycle Ownership: Take end-to-end responsibility for live trading strategies, including pre-trade validation, real-time troubleshooting, post-trade analysis, and continuous optimization.
• Research Partnership: Collaborate closely with quant researchers to build and improve scalable research tools, simulation frameworks, and analysis libraries that accelerate the research cycle.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years of professional experience in a quantitative development role within a proprietary trading firm, hedge fund, or investment bank.
• Expert-level in C++ for developing performance-critical, low-latency systems. Deep understanding of memory management, concurrency, and data structures.
• Strong proficiency in Python for data analysis, research tooling, and prototyping.
• Proven Experience with the full trading stack: alpha research, backtesting, order execution, risk management, and exchange/broker connectivity (especially for APAC or US markets).
• Solid Computer Science Fundamentals: Deep knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and system design. Experience with Linux development and scripting.
• Mathematical Acumen: Strong foundation in probability, statistics, and linear algebra. Ability to understand and implement complex financial models.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. A proactive, results-driven mindset.
• Proficiency in Mandarin to deal with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.

If you believe you fit the requirements for the role, please click "Apply" or send your updated resume to [e-mail]

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