Algo Execution Software Quant Developer

Hunter Bond; Connecticut; On-site; USD 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

High visibility role

Bonus and equity potential

Job summary

Hunter Bond is seeking an Execution Algorithms Developer for a fast-growing quantitative investment firm based in the United States. You will play a pivotal role by taking ownership of the firm’s equity execution algorithms and contribute across the full lifecycle, from strategy design to live deployment.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with traders and quant researchers in a dynamic, high-stakes environment. Competitive compensation and the chance to positively impact the firm's trading outcomes are key highlights of this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience building and deploying equity execution algorithms that are live.
• Hands-on experience connecting to prime brokers (FIX or equivalent).
• Strong programming skills (Python, C++, Java, or similar).
• Deep understanding of equity market microstructure and execution dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain live equity execution algorithms in a production environment.
• Own integrations with prime brokers and external execution venues.
• Take algorithms from research through testing and into live trading.
• Work directly with portfolio managers and quants to optimize execution performance.
• Monitor live execution, analyze performance, and iterate rapidly in a startup setting.

Skills

Building equity execution algorithms

Connecting to prime brokers (FIX or equivalent)

Programming skills (Python, C++, Java)

Understanding equity market microstructure

Operating in a startup environment

Job description

Role: Execution Algorithms Developer

Client: Rapidly growing quantitative investment firm

Compensation: $250,000- $500,000

Location: Not Specified

Overview

Our client is an exciting, rapidly growing quantitative investment firm building a next-generation trading platform from the ground up. Backed by experienced portfolio managers and technologists, the fund is now live and trading, and is looking to add a high-calibre Execution Algorithms Developer to play a pivotal role in its continued growth. This is a rare opportunity to join a lean, entrepreneurial environment where execution quality is mission-critical and where your work will have a direct and visible impact on P&L.

The Role

You will take ownership of the firm’s equity execution algorithms, contributing across the full lifecycle — from strategy design through to live deployment. Working closely with traders and quant researchers, you will help refine and scale a production execution platform already connected to prime brokers and actively trading.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain live equity execution algorithms in a production environment.
• Own integrations with prime brokers and external execution venues.
• Take algorithms from research through testing and into live trading.
• Work directly with portfolio managers and quants to optimize execution performance.
• Monitor live execution, analyse performance, and iterate rapidly in a startup setting.
• Ensure robust, scalable, and well‑controlled execution infrastructure.
• Contribute to the evolution of the firm’s trading architecture as it grows.

Requirements

• Proven experience building and deploying equity execution algorithms that are live.
• Hands‑on experience connecting to prime brokers (FIX or equivalent).
• Strong programming skills (Python, C++, Java, or similar).
• Deep understanding of equity market microstructure and execution dynamics.
• Comfortable operating in a small, fast‑moving startup environment with high ownership.
• Experience supporting live trading systems with real capital at risk.

What’s on Offer

• Join a quant fund at an early stage, post‑go‑live, with strong momentum.
• High visibility role with direct impact on trading outcomes.
• Flat structure, minimal bureaucracy, and genuine technical ownership.
• Competitive compensation with meaningful upside as the firm scales.
• Huge backers - roadmap to $1billion AUM over next 18 months.
• Great bonus and equity potential.

If you are interested in this Execution Algorithms Developer position and meet the above requirements please apply immediately.