Algo Execution Software Quant Developer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity potential

Performance bonus

Job summary

Hunter Bond is seeking an Execution Algorithms Developer to own equity execution algorithms from design through live deployment. You will work closely with traders and quant researchers, refining strategies and ensuring robust, scalable execution in production.

Join a lean, fast-moving startup environment with high ownership, direct impact on trading outcomes, and a compensation package with substantial upside as the firm scales.

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain live equity execution algorithms.
• Own integrations with prime brokers and external execution venues.
• Take algorithms from research through testing to live trading.
• Work closely 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.

Skills

Execution algorithms

Python

C++

Java

Equity market microstructure

Tools

FIX protocol

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