Job Opportunity: Senior Quantitative Developer (Python & C++)
Location: Hong Kong
Type: Full-Time
Salary: HKD 1,200,000 – 3,000,000 per annum (depending on experience)
We are representing a leading systematic quantitative trading company in their search for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Quantitative Developer. This role is an exceptional opportunity to work in a cutting-edge environment focused on building and optimizing systematic trading platforms.
As part of this role, you will collaborate with a new portfolio manager to design and build a bespoke trading platform from scratch, enabling the development and execution of systematic trading strategies. You will also work closely with quantitative researchers and traders to optimize performance, improve system scalability, and drive innovation in the firm’s trading infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the new portfolio manager, researchers, and traders to design and implement a custom trading platform for systematic trading strategies.
- Develop and maintain high-performance, low-latency trading systems and infrastructure.
- Integrate new data sources, analytics tools, and execution logic into the platform.
- Optimize the platform for scalability, reliability, and performance in a systematic trading environment.
- Develop tools that support the research, backtesting, and execution of quantitative models.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in a quantitative development role within a systematic trading firm, hedge fund, or proprietary trading environment.
- Academic background: Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
- Expertise in Python and C++, with proven experience in:
- Algorithms, data structures, and software design principles.
- Multithreaded programming and low-latency systems.
- Development in Linux environments.
- Hands-on experience with:
- Building trading platforms or systematic execution systems.
- Financial data, market microstructure, and execution optimization.
- Version control tools (Git) and build systems.
- Unit testing frameworks and continuous integration workflows.
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of:
- Statistical analysis, machine learning, or signal processing.
- Cloud computing and distributed systems for high-performance data processing.
- Systematic trading workflows, including backtesting frameworks and alpha generation.
- Experience with scalable system architectures for high-frequency or systematic trading.
Key Attributes
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical teams.
- Passion for systematic trading and a detail-oriented approach to development.
Why Join?
- Work with a leading systematic quant trading company that values innovation and technology.
- Collaborate directly with a new portfolio manager to build a next-generation trading platform.
- Be part of a team driving industry-leading research and execution strategies.
- Competitive compensation package and opportunities to advance your career in systematic trading.