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<p><strong>JOB DESCRIPTION:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Our client is seeking strategic, detail-oriented software engineers to join our Quantitative Research team as a Quantitative Developer.</li> <li>You'll be assisting our Head of Quantitative Research in creating and maintaining models for research projects using C++.</li> <li>We're small, nimble, casual (no suits – shoes optional), and passionate about our mission and the projects we create.</li> <li>As a member of our Quantitative Research team, you will have true ownership over your projects from beginning to end, with an emphasis on accountability over micromanagement.</li> </ul> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Work directly with the Head of Quantitative Research to create new and enhance existing models in C++</li> <li>Assist our developers with implementation of new models in production code</li> <li>Provide coding support for new research ideas</li> </ul> <p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></p> <ul> <li>At least 3 years of experience programming in C++ (HEAVY C++ programming)</li> <li>Bachelor or master's is fine. PhD is probably overkill. Should come from an engineering (not CS) or applied math background. No quant/finance degrees. Regular math or statistics or some sort of engineering.</li> <li>Experience with data handling and ability to analyze data within a SQL environment</li> <li>Some experience coding C++ for both Linux and Windows is preferred</li> <li>Knowledge of C++11 and C++17 is preferred</li> <li>Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment preferred</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to handle multiple projects at once</li> <li>Ability to work independently</li> </ul> <p><strong>ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience with Java, Python, and Linux shell scripting</li> <li>Experience with AWS</li> <li>Experience with Redis or a similar datastore & messaging system such as MongoDB</li> <li>Helpful to know: Git, Docker, cmake, Jira, Confluence, Google Protocol Buffers</li> <li>Familiarity with Boost and Eigen C++ libraries</li> <li>Experience with quantitative modeling</li> <li>Familiarity with options or equities</li> </ul> <p><strong>ABOUT:</strong> Our Client began over 20 years ago with the goal of becoming the world's most trusted provider of financial information and research derived from the option markets. Today, our data and analytics models are used by over 350 investment banks, hedge funds, asset management firms, and academic institutions worldwide.</p>
