Quantitative Developer

Evolve Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An elite financial firm is seeking exceptional Quantitative Developers to join their innovative technology teams. This role offers the chance to work closely with world-class researchers and traders, developing high-performance systems for systematic trading strategies. Candidates should possess strong programming skills in Python or C++, combined with a solid understanding of algorithms and data structures. The firm promotes a culture of continuous learning and collaboration, providing significant resources for professional development. If you are passionate about quantitative finance and technology, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Benefits

Industry-leading compensation

Access to cutting-edge technology

Continuous professional development

Flat, meritocratic culture

Collaboration with accomplished minds

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of experience as a Software Engineer or Quantitative Developer.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, or Java.
• Experience with low-latency systems and distributed computing.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop systematic trading platforms and research infrastructure.
• Collaborate with traders to implement real-time trading models.
• Build large-scale data ingestion and processing pipelines.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Algorithms

Data Structures

Analytical Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Mathematics

Physics

Engineering

Tools

Low-latency Systems

Distributed Computing

Large-scale Data Processing

Numerical Computing

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Evolve Group

Recruiting across Quant Engineering & Algorithmic Trading.

Location: NYC

Primary Technologies: Python or C++

Overview:

We are partnered with one of the world’s most prestigious and technologically advanced hedge funds, known for its rigorous, innovative approach to quantitative trading and research. They are seeking exceptional Quantitative Developers with 2-6 years of professional experience to join their elite technology and research teams.

This is an opportunity to collaborate closely with world-class quantitative researchers, portfolio managers, and technologists, building high-performance systems that underpin the firm’s systematic trading strategies.

The role is tailored for highly skilled engineers with strong quantitative and software engineering expertise, outstanding academic backgrounds, and a passion for solving complex technical challenges in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The firm offers an intellectually stimulating, impact-driven culture with unparalleled resources and continuous learning opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimize systematic trading platforms and research infrastructure used by quants and portfolio managers.
• Collaborate with researchers and traders to implement, test, and deploy real-time trading models and execution systems.
• Build and refine large-scale data ingestion and processing pipelines, leveraging both structured and unstructured financial data.
• Continuously enhance system reliability, scalability, and performance through rigorous engineering best practices.
• Gain deep exposure to the firm’s quantitative strategies, trading processes, and market microstructure.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline from a top-tier university (GPA 3.7+ strongly preferred).
• 2-6 years of professional experience as a Software Engineer, Quantitative Developer, or similar role.
• Strong programming expertise in Python, C++, or Java, with a solid grasp of algorithms, data structures, and software design principles.
• Experience with low-latency systems, distributed computing, large-scale data processing, or numerical computing is highly valued.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills, with a deep interest in applying technical abilities to quantitative finance.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, high-performance environment.

Why Join?

• Collaborate with some of the most accomplished minds in quantitative research, trading, and technology.
• Receive industry-leading compensation with significant performance-based upside.
• Access cutting-edge technology, infrastructure, and continuous professional development.
• Thrive in a flat, meritocratic culture where innovation and impact are directly rewarded.
• Advance your career within one of the world’s most selective, intellectually demanding hedge funds.

If you are a high-caliber software engineer with a strong quantitative mindset and a desire to make direct impact in an elite hedge fund environment, we’d love to connect.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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