ApplySarthiQuantitative Software Developer
Point72
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Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures and foreign exchange. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
The Quant Developer will be responsible for building and maintaining the research infrastructure and backtesting frameworks that support quantitative research, working closely with researchers to translate research ideas into robust, scalable, and maintainable research systems. The role spans multiple areas, including system design, data pipeline development, and the development of research and backtesting frameworks.
WHAT'S REQUIRED
- Background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with 3+ years of software development experience as a software engineer.
- Strong programming ability in C++ and Python.
- Solid command of CI/CD practices and tooling, with the ability to design and maintain automated testing and build pipelines for research and backtesting environments.
- Practical knowledge and hands-on experience with distributed computing and distributed job scheduling / task assignment.
- Excellent analytical and engineering problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently on large datasets and large codebases.
- A strong team player who works closely with researchers to translate research ideas into stable, maintainable research systems.
- Willingness to take ownership of your work, able to operate both independently and within a small team, while remaining careful, detail-oriented, and capable of performing well under pressure.
- Strong English communication skills.
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards.
We take care of our people
We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:
- Health care benefits
- Generous parental and family leave policies
- Mental and physical wellness program
- Volunteer opportunities
- Non-profit matching gift program
- Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBT+ community
- Tuition assistance
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