C++ Quantitative Developer | Trading Strategies

Landing Point; Town of Greenport (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Landing Point in New York is seeking a Quantitative Strategy Developer to support a Delta One trading desk. You will develop performance-sensitive C++ code, work closely with quants and traders, and contribute to the evolution of trading strategies.

The role requires 3+ years of experience in C++, expertise in distributed systems, HPC, and a strong math/CS background. Salary is competitive with a bonus opportunity, located in the New York area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, or a closely related STEM discipline.
• 3+ years of progressive industry experience developing performance-sensitive code in C++.
• Expertise in C++ and experience with distributed systems and microservice architecture.
• Strong numerical programming or high-performance computing (HPC) experience.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects for trading strategy development teams in areas such as signal creation and detection, quantitative strategy analysis, and low-latency C++ strategy development.
• Collaborate with quants and traders to enhance, refine, and evolve strategies.
• Develop performance-sensitive code in C++ and work on the desk side by side with senior developers.

Skills

C++

Low-latency development

Distributed systems

Numerical programming / HPC

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/CE/Math

Tools

Linux

GCC/Clang

Job description

Company Overview:

A global quantitative trading and technology firm with over 2,500 employees specializes in options, derivatives, and equities trading powered by advanced quantitative research and high-performance technology. They are seeking a Quantitative Strategy Developer to support the build-out of a newly formed Delta One trading desk.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work onprojects for trading strategy development teams in areas such as signal creation and detection, quantitative strategy analysis, and low-latency C++ strategy development.
• Collaborate with quants and traders to enhance, refine, and evolve strategies.
• Develop performance-sensitive code in C++ and work on the desk side by side with senior developers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, or a closely related STEM discipline.
• 3+ years of progressive industry experience developing performance-sensitive code in C++.
• Expertise in C++ and experience with distributed systems and microservice architecture.
• Strong numerical programming or high-performance computing (HPC) experience.

Compensation:

Salary: $150,000 - $300,000, Plus Bonus