Research Engineer: Quant Trading Tech & Data Systems

DRW; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A diversified trading firm in New York is seeking a Research Engineer to join its systematic research team. This role involves implementing research studies, designing trading software, and accelerating the research lifecycle. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and strong software development skills in modern C++ and Python. Join a collaborative team to tackle challenging technological problems and contribute to cutting-edge projects.

Responsibilities

• Implement research studies and simulate trading strategies.
• Design trading strategy simulation software optimized for distributed computation.
• Develop software for data acquisition, storage, and visualization.
• Create user interfaces for data exploration and analysis.
• Accelerate the research lifecycle from prototype to production.
• Evaluate new technology and improve the technology stack.

Skills

Excellent software development skills in modern C++

Excellent software development skills in Python

Understanding of object oriented design

Understanding of data structures and algorithms

Understanding of quantitative finance mathematics

Ability to think, communicate, and code clearly

Skills in multi‑threaded applications

Ability to produce algorithmic code in a fast-paced environment

Education

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

Job description

A diversified trading firm in New York is seeking a Research Engineer to join its systematic research team. This role involves implementing research studies, designing trading software, and accelerating the research lifecycle. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and strong software development skills in modern C++ and Python. Join a collaborative team to tackle challenging technological problems and contribute to cutting-edge projects.