Quantitative Developer, Python

Tower Research Capital; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off policies

Savings plans and financial wellness tools

Hybrid working opportunities

Free meals and snacks

In-office wellness experiences

Company-sponsored sports teams

Volunteer opportunities

Social events and celebrations

Workshops and learning opportunities

Job summary

A leading quantitative trading firm in New York is looking for a Software Developer to enhance their research framework and support the quantitative research team. This role requires strong experience in Python and C++, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering. The anticipated annual salary ranges from $150,000 to $200,000, supplemented by a discretionary bonus. The company fosters a collaborative workplace culture, offering generous paid time off and hybrid working opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience of production Python development.
• Experience with Equities and Equity Derivatives trading.
• Strong knowledge in low-latency programming and machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Improve the current research framework through development of new tools.
• Provide day-to-day support to the quantitative research team on-site.

Skills

Python

C++

Statistical libraries (Numpy, Pandas, Polars)

Bash scripting

Workflow management and task scheduling

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998. Tower has built its business on a high-performance platform and independent trading teams. We have a 25+ year track record of innovation and a reputation for discovering unique market opportunities.

Tower is home to some of the world’s best systematic trading and engineering talent. We empower portfolio managers to build their teams and strategies independently while providing the economies of scale that come from a large, global organization.

Engineers thrive at Tower while developing electronic trading infrastructure at a world class level. Our engineers solve challenging problems in the realms of low-latency programming, FPGA technology, hardware acceleration and machine learning. Our ongoing investment in top engineering talent and technology ensures our platform remains unmatched in terms of functionality, scalability and performance.

At Tower, every employee plays a role in our success. Our Business Support teams are essential to building and maintaining the platform that powers everything we do — combining market access, data, compute, and research infrastructure with risk management, compliance, and a full suite of business services. Our Business Support teams enable our trading and engineering teams to perform at their best.

At Tower, employees will find a stimulating, results-oriented environment where highly intelligent and motivated colleagues inspire each other to reach their greatest potential.

Tower is seeking a Software Developer to join one of its trading teams in New York. You will be joining the US Development team and will be in charge of improving the current research framework through the development of existing and new tools, and provide close day-to-day support to the quantitative research team on-site.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in Python.
• Experience in C++ Development.
• Minimum 3 years experience of production Python development.
• Experience with statistical libraries like Numpy, Pandas, and Polars.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative and geographically distributed environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash.
• Experience with workflow management and task scheduling.
• Good knowledge of both Equities and Equity Derivatives trading.

Anticipated New York annual base salary of $150,000-$200,000, plus eligible for discretionary bonus.

Benefits

Tower’s headquarters are in the historic Equitable Building, right in the heart of NYC’s Financial District and our impact is global, with over a dozen offices around the world.

At Tower, we believe work should be both challenging and enjoyable. That is why we foster a culture where smart, driven people thrive – without the egos. Our open concept workplace, casual dress code, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the value we place on a friendly, collaborative environment where everyone is respected, and great ideas win.

• Generous paid time off policies
• Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
• In-office wellness experiences and reimbursement for select wellness expenses (e.g., gym, personal training and more)
• Company-sponsored sports teams and fitness events (JPM Corporate Challenge, Cycle for Survival, Wall Street Rides FAR and more)
• Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving
• Social events, happy hours, treats, and celebrations throughout the year
• Workshops and continuous learning opportunities

At Tower, you’ll find a collaborative and welcoming culture, a diverse team and a workplace that values both performance.