Hybrid Quant Research Engineer — Data-Driven Finance

ADP, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Campbell & Company in Baltimore, MD seeks a Quantitative Research Engineer to design, implement, and maintain proprietary research models and libraries for investment strategies and risk management. You will prototype new models, test changes, and integrate innovations into production systems.

The role emphasizes mathematical and analytical rigor, strong programming skills (Python/Java/C/C++/MATLAB), and collaboration across Research, Operations, Trading and Market Data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a quantitative/science field.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Java, C/C++, .NET, MATLAB).
• Knowledge of relational database concepts.
• Innate curiosity with a passion for applying technology to solve problems.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Interest in financial markets and/or quantitative investing.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical users.
• Self-motivated with a solid work ethic.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prototype and implement research models; test and document changes.
• Develop and improve monitoring, data visualization, and analytics capabilities.
• Improve and maintain our library of software functions.
• Participate in code and design reviews of research software.
• Improve the design and efficiency of systems; contribute to simulation/back-testing platforms.
• Monitor, support, and troubleshoot live models with production teams.
• Analyze procedures with users and suggest improvements.
• Provide data to other departments and respond to performance questions.
• Stay current with industry trends and share knowledge with colleagues.
• Contribute to scientific research by advancing models and finance knowledge.

Skills

Programming

Mathematics

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Curiosity

Attention to detail

Finance interest

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or quantitative field

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Tools

Python

Java

C/C++

.NET

MATLAB

Relational databases

Version control

Testing frameworks

Build scripts/tools

Issue tracking tools

Job description

Campbell & Company in Baltimore, MD seeks a Quantitative Research Engineer to design, implement, and maintain proprietary research models and libraries for investment strategies and risk management. You will prototype new models, test changes, and integrate innovations into production systems.

The role emphasizes mathematical and analytical rigor, strong programming skills (Python/Java/C/C++/MATLAB), and collaboration across Research, Operations, Trading and Market Data.