Hybrid Quantitative Research Engineer

Campbell; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Wellness perks

Job summary

Campbell, Baltimore-based research team, offers a hybrid work environment and competitive pay with extensive benefits. The Research Engineer collaborates across departments to prototype, implement, test, and productionize financial models, while improving data analytics and monitoring capabilities.

Offices are at Quarry Lake, Greenspring, Baltimore County. Tuition reimbursement, 401(k) matching, and wellness perks are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or quantitative/science field.
• Expertise in at least one programming language (e.g., 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 skills and ability to succeed in a team-based collaborative environment.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to interact with users of varying levels of expertise and communicate technical information to non-technical users.
• Self-motivated and possessing a solid work ethic.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Work with Researchers, Operations, Trading, and/or Market Data departments throughout the development cycle – from prototyping during the initial exploratory phase of a project to incorporating new models and innovations into the production system.
• Implement, test, and document new models or changes to existing systems.
• Develop and improve monitoring, data visualization, and analytics capabilities using modern technologies.
• Improve and maintain our existing library of software functions.
• Participate in code and design reviews of Research software.
• Improve the design and efficiency of our systems with advanced, up-to-date industry trends and technology.
• Be an active participant in the development of our simulation and back-testing platforms.
• Monitor, support, and troubleshoot our live system of models, in collaboration with production teams.
• Work with users to analyze current procedures and suggest process improvements.
• Provide multi-faceted information to other departments, including bespoke data requests and answering basic due diligence and performance questions.
• Keep up to date with industry trends and current technology and share knowledge with colleagues.
• Contribute to the scientific research process by learning and advancing knowledge of our models and the finance industry.

Skills

Python

Java

C/C++

.NET

MATLAB

Relational databases

Mathematics

Analytical thinking

Financial markets

Communication

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or quantitative/science field

Job description

Campbell, Baltimore-based research team, offers a hybrid work environment and competitive pay with extensive benefits. The Research Engineer collaborates across departments to prototype, implement, test, and productionize financial models, while improving data analytics and monitoring capabilities.

Offices are at Quarry Lake, Greenspring, Baltimore County. Tuition reimbursement, 401(k) matching, and wellness perks are included.