C++ Quantitative Developer – NYC / Chicago

Salary: up to $300,000 USD base + discretionary bonus

Summary

Exciting opportunity to work at one of the world’s leading HFT firms with offices across NYC and Chicago. You will be working with a small team of extremely talented and motivated individuals to collaborate with each other and compete in the world’s financial markets.

Seeking an ultra-low-latency C++ expert with a solid track record in quantitative finance to work on strategy development and code optimization.

Requirements

• Build and optimize research pipelines and strategy development.
• Identify and implement performance enhancements.
• Develop infrastructure for new trading strategies.
• Collaborate directly with traders and developers to provide project timelines and ensure team accountability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ professional experience working on strategy development and code optimization.
• Strong understanding of optimizing and profiling strategies.
• A strong academic background from a top institution is preferred with an emphasis on Computer Science, Engineering, and Physics.
• Proficiency in C++ is a must.
• Professional experience coding in Python.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects at one time.

NB: Please only apply if you meet the above criteria.

Benefits and Incentives

• Annual bonus.
• Health insurance and other benefits.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• A retirement plan with a company match.
• And more!

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