About the job
Join our dynamic and collaborative team as a Quantitative Developer specializing in C++. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing and maintaining high-performance trading systems and signal logic while supporting critical infrastructure. You will work closely with quantitative researchers and traders, assisting in the implementation of trading strategies and various research projects. Your collaboration with technology teams will involve providing strategy and signals containers, ensuring seamless integration with Squarepoint's comprehensive infrastructure. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, adeptly balancing rapid tactical delivery with long-term strategic initiatives. Strong communication skills are essential for driving cross-team projects and daily interactions with quant researchers and traders. A solid work ethic, enthusiasm for cutting-edge technology, and the determination to navigate complex challenges are key attributes for success in this role. Attention to detail and experience with defensive programming are vital.
- Research and implement trading strategies and signals logic, including backtesting, simulations, and processing frameworks.
- Develop advanced tooling for analyzing large data sets using statistical methods to identify trading opportunities and assess impacts over time.
- Gain a thorough understanding of market operations and structures to effectively apply domain knowledge to software design and development.
- Focus on long-term design improvements and maximizing code reuse.
- Support quantitative researchers with technical aspects of trading strategies and contribute to R&D efforts.
- Participate in the strategic design and roadmap for high-performance trading infrastructure.
- Provide production support, primarily in a Level 2 capacity, with Level 1 support during specific strategy rollouts.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (feed handlers, order gateways, reference data) to drive initiatives including latency monitoring and product rollouts.

