Quantitative Developer

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain high performance services in Rust and Python for our execution desk, including algo wheel, smart order routers, internalisers, etc.
• Partner closely with our quantitative researchers to take research prototypes to production : refactoring, adding tests, telemetry, SLIs / SLOs, and CI / CD automation.
• Write robust pipelines for market‑data ingestion, model training / inference, and post‑trade analytics.
• Optimize for reliability and performance (throughput, tail‑latency, memory footprint) on distributed systems running in production trading environments.
• Establish best practices in code quality, observability, and on‑call readiness; write clear documentation to enable effective collaboration across research and engineering.

Qualifications

Nice to Have

Anticipated New York annual base salary range $150,000 - $200,000, plus eligible for discretionary bonus

Benefits

Tower’s headquarters are in the historic Equitable Building, right in the heart of NYC’s Financial District and our impact is global, with over a dozen offices around the world.

At Tower, we believe work should be both challenging and enjoyable. That is why we foster a culture where smart, driven people thrive – without the egos. Our open concept workplace, casual dress code, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the value we place on a friendly, collaborative environment where everyone is respected, and great ideas win.

Our benefits include :

At Tower, you’ll find a collaborative and welcoming culture, a diverse team and a workplace that values both performance and enjoyment. No unnecessary hierarchy. No ego. Just great people doing great work – together.