Quantitative Developer

Versor Investments; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Versor Investments is seeking a Quantitative Developer to join their Portfolio Analytics team in New York. This role involves designing and developing automated cloud-based technology for investment strategies, building advanced systems for model estimation and back-testing, and managing diverse datasets. Candidates should have a strong academic background in Computer Science or Engineering, exceptional programming skills in Python or C#, and 3-5 years of relevant experience. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on innovative projects within a leading quantitative investment firm.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of relevant work experience.
• Exceptional coding and software design ability in Python or C#.
• Passionate about developing well-designed scalable software.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop highly automated cloud-based technology stack for investment and electronic trading algorithms.
• Build next generation systems to run hundreds of simulations for model estimation and back-testing of mathematical algorithms.
• Create a platform to manage large and varied datasets.

Skills

Python

C#

Software design

Data processing

Project ownership

Education

B.E., B.Tech., M.Tech., or M.Sc. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering

Job description

India, Versor Investments ("Versor") is a pioneer in applying AI and alternative data to global equity markets. As a quantitative equities boutique, we focus on systematically delivering uncorrelated alpha across single stocks, equity index futures, and corporate events. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, Versor manages assets on behalf of a global client base. Our edge is defined by four core pillars that underpin how we operate and how we continue to stay at the frontier of quantitative investing. These include the use of alternative data across both developed and emerging markets, a disciplined integration of artificial intelligence with human judgment and domain expertise, deep experience in systematic investing, and an embedded approach to risk management that informs research, portfolio construction, and implementation.

Role Summary

The Quantitative Developer position will be based in Mumbai and will be part of the Portfolio Analytics team. The role collaborates closely with senior researchers to develop systems and analytics for various aspects of the quantitative research process such as data processing, research, back-testing, and trading.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop highly automated cloud-based technology stack for investment and electronic trading algorithms
• Build next generation systems to run hundreds of simulations for model estimation and back-testing of mathematical algorithms
• Create a platform to manage large and varied datasets
• Develop workflows and dashboards to visualize processes in real‑time
• Provide continuous suggestions for process improvement and performance optimization
• Assess different technologies and their applications

Qualifications

• B.E., B.Tech., M.Tech., or M.Sc. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar discipline from a top-tier institute
• Exceptional coding and software design ability (Python or C#)
• Passionate about developing well‑designed scalable software
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with complete ownership of projects
• Three to five years of relevant work experience