Quantitative Developer - Trading Technology

Acquire Me; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquire Me is searching for a software developer to work alongside Quantitative Researchers at a successful hedge fund in Chicago. This role involves creating innovative software solutions that enhance research infrastructure and trading algorithms.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline and over three years of experience in a major tech firm or a hedge fund, with a strong preference for Python proficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of core engineering experience at a major tech company, hedge fund, or fintech.
• Proficiency in Python preferred; C++ experience also acceptable.
• Ability to work closely with business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop bespoke software solutions for custom research infrastructure.
• Design and deploy software solutions for data analytics and research frameworks.
• Maintain and update the platform for stability and security.
• Develop robust data checking and storage procedures.
• Build components for live trading and simulations.

Skills

Python proficiency

C++ experience

Data analytics

Signal generation

Risk modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or quantitative discipline

Job description

Our client is a small but highly successful quantitative driven hedge fund. The business deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including Equities, Futures & Foreign Exchange.

As a valued member of this tight knit, high profile group within the firm you will work hand in hand with Quantitative Researchers to turn moon-shot ideas into profitable trading algorithms – working directly on signal research and alpha generation.

Job Description

• Developing bespoke software solutions to design custom research infrastructure that is centralised amongst the group, including alpha estimation, risk modelling, and back testing components
• Design, develop, and deploy structured software solutions for data analytics, alpha & signal generation, and the overall research framework for the team
• Maintaining and updating the platform, ensuring its stability, robustness, and security
• Developing robust data checking and storage procedures
• Building components for both live trading and simulation
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science or other quantitative discipline from a renowned higher education institution
• 3+ years’ core engineering experience at a major Tech Company/competing Hedge Fund or Trading Firm/Investment Bank or FinTech.
• Proficiency in Python is preferred, but experience with C++ is also acceptable
• Ability to work closely with business stakeholders