Algo Execution Software Quant Developer

Hunter Bond; East Windsor Hill (CT); On-site; USD 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Bond is seeking an Execution Algorithms Developer for a rapidly growing quantitative investment firm building a next-generation trading platform from the ground up. The role offers ownership of equity execution algorithms and close collaboration with traders and quants to optimize live trading.

You will deploy production algorithms, integrate with prime brokers via FIX or equivalent, and contribute to a scalable execution infrastructure in a lean, entrepreneurial environment with

Qualifications

• Proven experience building and deploying live equity execution algorithms.
• Hands-on experience connecting to prime brokers (FIX or equivalent).
• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, Java, or similar.
• Deep understanding of equity market microstructure and execution dynamics.
• Experience supporting live trading systems with real capital at risk.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Python

C++

Java

FIX

Equity execution

Market microstructure

Tools

Prime brokers integration (FIX)

Job description

Job Descriptio 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 include:

• 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