Research Engineer: Quant Trading & Distributed Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive suite of employee benefits

401k with discretionary employer match

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Drweng is looking for a Research Engineer to join their systematic trading team in Chicago. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, with excellent skills in C++ and Python. You will work on developing software for trading strategies and large data acquisition, directly impacting financial markets.

The salary for this position ranges from $175,000 to $225,000, plus a discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, 401k matching, and more.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in programming with clear thinking and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of computer systems at every level of abstraction.
• Ability to produce algorithmic code in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement research studies, simulate trading strategies, and develop algorithms.
• Design trading strategy simulation software for distributed computation.
• Develop software for large-scale data acquisition and visualization.
• Create user interfaces for data exploration and post-trade analysis.
• Accelerate the research lifecycle from prototype to production deployment.
• Evaluate new technology and improve the technology stack.

Skills

Excellent software development skills in modern C++

Excellent software development skills in Python

Strong understanding of object oriented design

Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms

Strong understanding of quantitative finance mathematics

Skills in multi-threaded applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

Job description

Drweng is looking for a Research Engineer to join their systematic trading team in Chicago. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, with excellent skills in C++ and Python. You will work on developing software for trading strategies and large data acquisition, directly impacting financial markets.

The salary for this position ranges from $175,000 to $225,000, plus a discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, 401k matching, and more.