Quantitative Developer

Radley James

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 320,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Paid maternity leave

Child care support

Pension plan

Disability insurance

Job summary

A top-tier trading firm in New York is seeking a C++ Quant Developer to build a new execution platform. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years in technology with 5 years in front-office roles, focusing on high-throughput, scalable systems rather than ultra-low latency. The role involves collaboration with trading teams to enhance execution quality across asset classes. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical insurance, 401(k), and paid leave.

Qualifications

10+ years of overall experience with at least 5 in front-office trading.
Deep understanding of trading infrastructure.
Familiarity with performance analysis and backtesting tools.
Knowledge across equities or futures, with some Python for data analysis.
Familiarity with execution performance analysis and backtesting tools.

Responsibilities

Build a greenfield execution and risk platform.
Improve execution quality across regions and asset classes.
Collaborate with central trading teams.

Skills

C++17/20

Order management systems

Execution algorithms

Multi-threading

Linux internals

Network programming

Python for data analysis

Tools

Python

Backtesting tools

Job description

Overview

I’m working with a top-tier trading team that’s building out a new cross-asset execution and central risk platform. This is a major greenfield initiative that sits at the heart of their trading operations globally. They’re looking for a C++ Quant Developer with strong experience building OMS infrastructure. The emphasis is on throughput, optimization, and robust system design, not just ultra-low latency. You’ll work closely with central trading teams to improve execution quality across regions and asset classes.

What they’re looking for

A strong low-latency C++ engineer (C++17/20) with 10+ years of experience overall and at least 5 in front-office trading
Deep understanding of order management systems, execution algorithms, and trading infrastructure
Experience with multi-threading, Linux internals, and network programming
Knowledge across equities or futures, with some Python for data analysis
Familiarity with execution performance analysis and backtesting tools

Why this stands out

Greenfield platform build with a clear long-term roadmap
Direct collaboration with central trading teams and impact on trading performance
Focus on high-throughput, scalable systems instead of chasing microseconds

Seniority level