Software Developer

Quantbox Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-driven proprietary trading firm in Singapore is seeking Software Developers to join their Core Engineering group, focusing on designing and developing low-latency software solutions. Candidates should have a strong background in C++ and software development, with problem-solving skills and a passion for technology. The role offers competitive compensation, a collaborative work culture, and robust employee benefits including medical insurance and generous vacation time.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

4 Weeks of paid vacation

Medical insurance

International team outing

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of object-oriented design and GDB.
• Familiarity with concurrent programming and operating systems concepts.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and testing proprietary software.
• Building low-latency high-throughput exchange connectivity layers.
• Developing distributed computation optimized backtesting systems.
• Creating risk systems with real-time trade management.
• Identifying complex problems and proposing solutions.
• Collaborating in cross-functional teams with developers and researchers.

Skills

Software Development knowledge

Proficiency in C++

Understanding of data structures and algorithms

Exposure to network programming

Experience with Linux/Unix

Problem-solving abilities

Passion for new technologies

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Quantbox is a technology-driven proprietary trading firm that specializes in systematic alpha research and electronic market-making on various exchanges. We trade across a multitude of asset classes and trading venues with significant market share and are looking for multiple Software Developers to join us in our Core Engineering group to help in designing our in-house low latency software stack.

Quantbox encourages Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD students in computer science, mathematics and related fields to apply. Additional requirements include:

• Excellent Software Development knowledge demonstrated through course work, research projects, or open source activities
• Proficiency in C++, object oriented design, GDB
• A strong understanding of data structures and algorithms
• Exposure to network programming (TCP/IP), concurrent programming (multi- threaded applications), Operating systems concepts
• Experience with Linux/Unix
• Brilliant problem-solving abilities
• A passion for new technologies and ideas

Day-to-day work includes (but not limited to):

• Designing, developing, and testing proprietary software including
• Low-latency high-throughput exchange connectivity layers
• Distributed computation optimized backtesting and simulation systems capable of handling terabytes of data
• Risk systems with real-time trade management and risk analysis
• Identifying complex problems, coming up with innovative solutions, and communicating them with your team to advocate their implementation
• Collaboration with other software developers, quantitative traders, and researchers in cross-functional team environments

Quantbox is a place of friends and colleagues, where people convert their passion into action. We believe in togetherness that brings out the best in ourselves and our Company. Our open and casual work culture gives you the space to innovate and deliver. Everyone on the team is approachable.

Employee remuneration packages are reviewed regularly to ensure that they remain competitive. In recognition of our employees’ contributions and performance, for full time permanent roles we provide:

• Competitive compensation
• 4 Weeks of paid vacation
• Medical insurance
• International team outing

Quantbox is an equal opportunities employer.