Research Developer – New Grad

Headlands Technologies; New York, Chicago (NY, IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Headlands Tech in New York invites a new‑grad Research Developer to join a team of quantitative researchers building automated trading strategies. You’ll research and develop predictive signals and trading models, iterating to improve strategy profitability and risk-adjusted returns.

From hypothesis to production, you’ll own ideas and be responsible for the results they generate. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across math, statistics, and software, applying rigorous testing to real-world

Qualifications

• Degree in a highly technical field is required.
• Strong knowledge of statistics and machine learning with real-world data.
• Solid software development skills in Java, C++, or Python.
• Interest in systematic trading; internship experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop predictive signals and trading models.
• Iterate to drive measurable improvements in strategy PnL.
• Own ideas from hypothesis through production and assess results.
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers to advance trading strategies.

Skills

Statistics & machine learning

Software development (Java, C++, Py)

Education

Degree in a highly technical field (CS/Engineering/Statistics/Math/Physics)

Job description

Research Developer New Grad Job Description for Headlands Tech Locations: Amsterdam; Chicago; London; New York Scope : As a Research Developer at Headlands Tech, you'll join a team of quantitative researchers responsible for the firm's portfolio of automated electronic trading strategies. You'll research and develop predictive signals and trading models, iterating to drive measurable improvements in strategy PnL. Working closely with colleagues, you'll own ideas from hypothesis through production and be responsible for the results they generate.

Qualifications

• Low ego; effective both collaboratively and autonomously
• Highly motivated and ambitious, focused on real-world results
• Demonstrable interest in systematic trading; internship experience preferred
• Degree in a highly technical field (computer science, engineering, statistics, mathematics or physics) required
• Strong knowledge of statistics and machine learning with practical experience applying them to noisy real-world data
• Solid software development skills, with practical experience in Java, C++, or Python
• A drive to turn research into profitable, scalable, and maintainable strategies

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