Research Engineer - Quantitative Trading & AI

DRW; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive employee benefits

401k with discretionary employer match

Job summary

A leading trading firm is seeking a Research Engineer to join their Greenwich office. This role involves collaborating with researchers to develop algorithms and software for trading strategy simulations, focusing on creating robust solutions that require strong skills in software development, particularly in Python. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields and a solid understanding of quantitative finance. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Excellent software development skills in Python.
• A solid understanding of computer systems at every level.

Responsibilities

• Work with researchers to implement research studies and develop algorithms.
• Design trading strategy simulation software for distributed computation.
• Develop software for large scale data acquisition and visualization.

Skills

Software development skills in Python

Understanding of quantitative finance mathematics

Object-oriented design

Multi-threaded applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

A leading trading firm is seeking a Research Engineer to join their Greenwich office. This role involves collaborating with researchers to develop algorithms and software for trading strategy simulations, focusing on creating robust solutions that require strong skills in software development, particularly in Python. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields and a solid understanding of quantitative finance. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a fast-paced environment.