Quantitative Developer – Trading Systems

WizardQuant; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Quantitative Developer in New York to design and optimize trading systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in C/C++ or Python, experience in developing complex systems, and knowledge of financial markets. This role requires excellent teamwork and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in software engineering.
• Experience in building trading systems for global markets is a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise in high-concurrency and multi-threaded programming.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize high-throughput trading systems for various financial instruments.
• Develop low-latency systems focusing on network programming.
• Build monitoring platforms to support live trading.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Networking

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

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• Design and optimize high-throughput trading systems for securities, futures, and other financial derivatives across global markets, including trading, monitoring, and risk control.
• Develop and maintain low-latency systems on Linux, focusing on network programming, inter-process communication (IPC), and high-performance computing.
• Build proprietary monitoring platforms and applications to support live trading, research workflows, and complex operational requirements.
• Investigate market microstructure characteristics, enhance market data systems, and develop related operational tools.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mathematics, or a related STEM field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of professional software engineering experience, including designing and developing sophisticated quantitative systems. Project management experience is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in C/C++ or Python, with a solid theoretical foundation. Expertise in high-concurrency and multi-threaded programming on Linux.
• Specialized Experience: Experience in building trading systems for global markets, with the ability to collaborate across departments and time zones. Excellent interdisciplinary learning and communication skills.
• Soft Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks in a demanding, fast-paced environment. Demonstrated teamwork spirit, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and a clear understanding of business value.

Additional Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with financial market structures and derivative trading workflows, as well as system architecture best practices.
• Hands-on experience in automated trading or developing algorithmic trading platforms.
• Proficiency with TCP/UDP protocols and network performance tuning.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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