Quantitative Software Developer

Campbell & Company, LP

Towson (MD)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

80% tuition reimbursement up to $50,000

Annual $2,000 vacation allowance

Employer-funded Health Savings Account

$10,000 family forming HRA benefit

401(k) matching 100% up to 9%

Job summary

A research investment firm in Towson is seeking a Quantitative Software Developer to design and maintain proprietary research models. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, expertise in programming languages like MATLAB and Python, and strong analytical skills. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits in a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Qualifications

Experience in modern software development methodologies.
Demonstrated leadership or project management experience is a plus.
Interest in financial markets and quantitative investing.

Responsibilities

Develop internal applications using MATLAB, Python, and more.
Gather requirements, document, and test new systems.
Monitor and support live model systems.

Skills

Expertise in programming languages

Strong mathematical skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

SQL

Job description

Overview

The Quantitative Software Developer (internally referred to as a Software or Research Engineer) contributes to the creation and implementation of research ideas and solutions through the design, development and maintenance of the firm’s proprietary research models and libraries. This includes the ability to understand and properly implement, test, refine and expand upon mathematical models using time series objects, basic statistics code, graphing functions, simulations, basic database queries, unit testing and reporting functions. The Quantitative Software Developer may also work in a cross-department capacity with colleagues from Market Data, Operations, Trading, and others.

There are multiple open Quantitative Software Developer roles within Campbell’s Research department. Applicants are considered for all opportunities, and the assignment for the successful candidates will be based on the fit and needs as assessed by the hiring managers.

Principal Responsibilities

Development
• Develop internal applications and libraries using a variety of technologies and programming languages (primarily MATLAB, as well as Python, C/C++, SQL, etc.) following a defined development process.
• Gather requirements, implement, document, and test both new systems and enhancements to existing code.
• Apply domain and technical knowledge to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Take leadership in key technical initiatives.
• Mentor and coach colleagues in best practices of software development and project management.

Portfolio Oversight
• Develop expertise with technical aspects of production models and take responsibility for the successful and correct deployment of changes into production.
• Identify, propose, and lead development of improvements to monitoring, data visualization, and analytics capabilities.

Maintenance and Support
• Interface and work with users to analyze current procedures and proactively suggest process improvements.
• Monitor, support, and troubleshoot our live system of models and risk management system.

Continued Learning
• Keep up to date with industry trends and current technology, sharing knowledge with colleagues and suggesting improvements to senior leadership.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
Expertise in at least one common programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C#, C/C++, MATLAB, Ruby, Go, Rust)
Knowledge of modern software development methodologies, best practices, and tools such as revision control, testing frameworks, build scripts/tools, issue/bug/defect tracking, collaborative tools
Demonstrated leadership and/or project management experience
Innate curiosity with a passion for applying technology to solve problems
Strong mathematical and analytical skills
Knowledge of relational database design and implementation
Interest in financial markets and/or quantitative investing
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to succeed in a team-based collaborative environment
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Willingness to take on responsibility for systems and processes
Strong attention to detail

Compensation:
$85,000-$130,000

Benefits:

Why Campbell and Company?

At Campbell, our mission is to provide our investors with world-class investment performance. We accomplish this through a quantitative multi-strategy framework guided by a culture of continuous innovation. We trade over 100 derivative markets and 5000+ cash equities across the globe, based on over 100 systematic strategies with trades ranging from hours to months. We manage over $6 billion, with clients ranging from large public pensions to individual investors.

We enjoy working together to solve hard problems with real-world applications. Our collaborative culture allows us to obtain better results as a team without losing sight of the need to reward individual contributions. Two-thirds of staff are investment professionals, with 40% having been at Campbell for ten years or more. We believe the long tenure of our staff is a testament to our culture and the work-life balance we offer to all of our associates.

Our new, renovated offices are located at the Quarry Lake in Greenspring in upscale Baltimore County with walking access to premier shopping and dining options, high-end salons, fitness facilities, and medical offices. Many beautiful neighborhoods can be found within a few minutes’ drive from Campbell. For those who prefer downtown living, the Inner Harbor, Fells Point, and Federal Hill are less than 15 miles away.

We recognize that producing the best work and maintaining the best talent includes putting an overall premium on the overall wellness and financial well-being of our employees. We offer a hybrid work environment for all associates, very competitive pay and benefits, parental leave, 80% tuition reimbursement up to $50,000, an annual $2,000 vacation allowance, employer-funded Health Savings Account, a $10,000 family forming HRA benefit, group health, dental and vision benefits, a $1000 fitness allowance, free onsite massages, and a 401(k) matching 100% up to 9% of your salary, plus an additional annual employer discretionary contribution, up to 7.25%.

Regular social gatherings, biweekly catered staff lunches, arcade and video games, and diversity and inclusion events are just a few of our engagement activities to ensure working at Campbell isn’t just challenging and rewarding, but also fun!

We offer a competitive base salary range for this role of $85,000 to $130,000 per annum, contingent on experience and qualifications, with the minimum suitable for candidates under two years of experience and the maximum reserved for those possessing an advanced degree and relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications