Quantitative Research Engineer – Trading Systems

DRW; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance

401k with discretionary employer match

Short and long-term disability insurance

Health savings and flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A leading trading firm in Chicago is seeking a Research Engineer to enhance their systematic trading team. This role involves implementing research studies, designing trading strategy simulation software, and developing algorithms. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, along with strong skills in C++ and Python. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Excellent programming skills in modern C++ and Python.
• Understanding of object-oriented design, data structures and algorithms.
• Ability to think, communicate, and code clearly.

Responsibilities

• Implement research studies and develop algorithms for financial markets.
• Design trading strategy simulation software for distributed computing.
• Develop software for large scale data acquisition and visualization.

Skills

Modern C++

Python

Software development

Quantitative finance mathematics

Multi-threaded applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

A leading trading firm in Chicago is seeking a Research Engineer to enhance their systematic trading team. This role involves implementing research studies, designing trading strategy simulation software, and developing algorithms. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, along with strong skills in C++ and Python. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance.