Quantitative Developer

Revive IT Recruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive compensation with performance bonuses

Access to exceptional technology and resources

Work with a team of world-class researchers and engineers

Job summary

Trades Workforce Solutions is seeking a Quantitative Developer for their team in New York. This position offers a highly competitive compensation package and the opportunity to work directly with researchers and portfolio managers.

You will develop and maintain large-scale systems that transform complex investment ideas into trading strategies. Candidates should have strong programming skills and the ability to solve analytical problems. Experience in quantitative finance is a plus.

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Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, Java, Rust, or similar languages.
• Experience working with large datasets and high-performance computing environments.
• Passion for building tools and systems that enable others to move faster and make better decisions.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain research frameworks for quantitative researchers.
• Develop large-scale backtesting and simulation environments.
• Design and optimise signal generation and production pipelines.
• Create portfolio construction, execution, and analytics tooling.

Skills

Strong programming skills in Python, C++, Java, Rust, or similar languages

Excellent understanding of software engineering principles

Strong mathematical and analytical problem-solving skills

Experience working with large datasets

Ability to collaborate effectively

Education

Background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline

Job description

Quantitative Developer

Quantitative Developer New York / Miami / Chicago (On-Site) Highly Competitive Compensation + Significant Performance Bonus Global Quantitative Investment Firm

The Opportunity

Our client is one of the world's leading quantitative investment firms, combining cutting-edge technology, advanced mathematics, and large-scale data analysis to drive investment decisions across global markets.

They are looking for exceptional Quantitative Developers to sit at the intersection of research and engineering, partnering directly with researchers and portfolio managers to build the infrastructure, tooling, and production systems that transform investment ideas into live trading strategies.

This is a highly impactful role where your work will influence how research is conducted, tested, deployed, and scaled across the organisation.

What You'll Do

• Build and maintain research frameworks used by quantitative researchers.
• Develop large-scale backtesting and simulation environments.
• Design and optimise signal generation and production pipelines.
• Create portfolio construction, execution, and analytics tooling.
• Work closely with Quantitative Researchers to transition models from research into production.
• Improve the performance, reliability, and scalability of research infrastructure.
• Partner with engineers, researchers, and portfolio managers to solve complex technical and quantitative challenges.

What You'll Have

• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, Java, Rust, or similar languages.
• Excellent understanding of software engineering principles, algorithms, and distributed systems.
• Strong mathematical and analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Experience working with large datasets and high-performance computing environments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both researchers and engineers.
• Passion for building tools and systems that enable others to move faster and make better decisions.

Nice to Have

• Experience in quantitative finance, systematic trading, machine learning, or data‑intensive environments.
• Exposure to backtesting frameworks, simulation systems, or research platforms.
• Background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Experience working with cloud infrastructure, distributed computing, or high-performance systems.

What's In It For You?

• Work alongside world‑class researchers, engineers, and portfolio managers.
• Build the infrastructure that powers investment decisions across billions of dollars in capital.
• Solve highly complex technical and quantitative problems at scale.
• Direct visibility and impact on research productivity and trading outcomes.
• Access to exceptional technology, data, and computational resources.
• Highly competitive compensation with significant upside tied to performance.
• Join a meritocratic environment where technical excellence and innovation are highly valued.