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About The Company
Quant Capital is a leading technology-driven hedge fund renowned for its innovative approach to electronic trading and quantitative research. With a global presence and a reputation for rigor and excellence, the firm manages approximately 2 billion dollars in capital, leveraging cutting-edge technology and sophisticated algorithms to maintain a competitive edge in the financial markets. The company’s culture emphasizes continuous learning, collaboration, and technological innovation, fostering an environment where talented professionals can thrive and make significant contributions. Known for its open and relaxed atmosphere, Quant Capital encourages a startup-like environment within a well-established financial institution, making it an ideal place for passionate engineers to grow and succeed.
About The Role
Quant Capital is urgently seeking a highly skilled C++ Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a small, tech-driven hedge fund that values engineering excellence and innovation. As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing the firm’s trading software infrastructure primarily using C++ and Java. You will collaborate closely with research teams to architect and analyze new automated electronic trading algorithms, playing a pivotal role in expanding and optimizing the firm’s trading platform. The environment is akin to tech giants like Google or Facebook, emphasizing open communication, creative problem-solving, and autonomous work. This position is ideal for tech enthusiasts motivated by solving complex technical challenges and making a significant impact in the financial trading landscape.
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Qualifications
- A degree in mathematics, science, computer science, computer engineering, physics, or a related technical field.
- Strong fundamentals in software engineering principles and practices.
- Proven expertise in programming with C++, with a solid track record of developing on Linux/gcc platforms.
- Experience with profiling and optimizing software algorithms to enhance performance.
- Knowledge of network programming, multithreaded programming, and inter-process communication.
- Experience with distributed architecture systems and scalable software solutions.
- Ability to operate across multiple layers of abstraction and work independently.
- Passion for technical problem-solving and delivering robust, scalable solutions.
Responsibilities
- Design, engineer, and implement high-performance trading software infrastructure using C++ and Java.
- Collaborate with research teams to develop and analyze automated electronic trading algorithms.
- Build and expand the firm’s proprietary research platform to support new exchanges, products, and functionalities.
- Optimize and profile software to ensure low latency and high reliability in trading environments.
- Participate in the development of distributed systems architecture to support scalable trading operations.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the firm’s technology stack by adopting best practices and innovative solutions.
- Work autonomously in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple technical layers and components.
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Benefits
Quant Capital offers a highly competitive compensation package, including a bonus structure that can range from 50% to 100% of the annual salary, reflecting performance and contribution. The firm also provides a comprehensive relocation package for international candidates. Employees enjoy a relaxed, open working environment with an informal dress code, fostering creativity and collaboration. The role provides extensive exposure to trading infrastructure and data flows from leading financial data providers like Bloomberg. Additionally, you will have opportunities for professional growth, learning from some of the brightest minds in the industry, and gaining valuable experience in a cutting-edge trading environment that combines finance and technology at its core.
Equal Opportunity
Quant Capital is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other protected status. We believe diversity enhances our team’s innovation and success, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our forward-thinking organization.
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