Quantitative Developer
Principal Quantitative Developer - Quantitative Research & Technology
A leading global investment management firm is seeking a Principal Quantitative Developer to join its Quantitative Research & Technology team. This is a senior, hands-on position operating at the intersection of quantitative research, portfolio construction, and scalable software engineering.
The Opportunity
You will work closely with quantitative researchers and investment professionals to design and build a next-generation platform for portfolio optimization and backtesting. This role blends advanced engineering with quantitative problem-solving, offering direct impact on investment processes and outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable, low-latency systems to support investment workflows
- Collaborate with quantitative researchers and portfolio managers to translate models into production systems
- Develop Python-based services, APIs, and analytics tools
- Contribute to system architecture, performance optimization, and technical design decisions
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in quantitative development, financial services, or a related field
- Strong proficiency in Python, with experience building microservices and APIs
- Familiarity with optimization libraries (e.g., Gurobi, CPLEX, SciPy)
- Solid grounding in data structures, algorithms, and system design
- Experience working in cloud environments (e.g., AWS)
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