Quantitative Research Engineer

Salary $200,000 - $225,000
LocationChicago, Illinois
Employment type Permanent
Discipline

Job description

Role: Quantitative Research Engineer 

About the Team: The quantitative investment business of our firm, founded in 2012, has rapidly grown to become one of our core investment strategies and one of the top quantitative investment teams in the world. Agile teams of researchers, engineers, and traders develop robust systems that allow us to operate at scale and apply advanced statistical and quantitative modeling techniques to identify and act on investment opportunities.

Role Overview: Quantitative Research Engineers (QREs) collaborate with Quantitative Researchers (QRs) to analyze data, develop research tools, and enhance and maintain our automated trading system and algorithms. QREs build software solutions that leverage sophisticated quantitative techniques and technologies to answer the most challenging questions in finance. Engineers with an exceptional record of achievement in their respective fields and a drive to apply advanced software engineering skills to systematic investing are encouraged to apply.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
  • Proven track record of creatively solving problems by understanding and prioritizing business value and applying technology solutions
  • Strong programming skills (C++ preferred)
  • Prior experience in developing on a Linux stack
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills