Senior Equity Execution Algorithms Engineer

Hunter Bond; Connecticut; On-site; USD 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

High visibility role

Bonus and equity potential

Job summary

Hunter Bond is seeking an Execution Algorithms Developer for a fast-growing quantitative investment firm based in the United States. You will play a pivotal role by taking ownership of the firm’s equity execution algorithms and contribute across the full lifecycle, from strategy design to live deployment.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with traders and quant researchers in a dynamic, high-stakes environment. Competitive compensation and the chance to positively impact the firm's trading outcomes are key highlights of this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience building and deploying equity execution algorithms that are live.
• Hands-on experience connecting to prime brokers (FIX or equivalent).
• Strong programming skills (Python, C++, Java, or similar).
• Deep understanding of equity market microstructure and execution dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain live equity execution algorithms in a production environment.
• Own integrations with prime brokers and external execution venues.
• Take algorithms from research through testing and into live trading.
• Work directly with portfolio managers and quants to optimize execution performance.
• Monitor live execution, analyze performance, and iterate rapidly in a startup setting.

Skills

Building equity execution algorithms

Connecting to prime brokers (FIX or equivalent)

Programming skills (Python, C++, Java)

Understanding equity market microstructure

Operating in a startup environment

Job description

Hunter Bond is seeking an Execution Algorithms Developer for a fast-growing quantitative investment firm based in the United States. You will play a pivotal role by taking ownership of the firm’s equity execution algorithms and contribute across the full lifecycle, from strategy design to live deployment.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with traders and quant researchers in a dynamic, high-stakes environment. Competitive compensation and the chance to positively impact the firm's trading outcomes are key highlights of this role.