Quantitative Developer

AI overview

Contribute to systematic trading strategies by building robust platforms and tools for simulation and portfolio construction while ensuring optimal performance in trading environments.

ABOUT CUBIST:

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.

ROLE/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Building components for both live trading and simulation of quant macro strategies
Building tools for simulation, portfolio construction, dashboards, and the research framework
Maintaining and updating the platform, ensuring its stability, robustness, and security
Optimizing performance in both research and production environments
Sharing the responsibility for the correct and timely operation of trading systems. Assist with the management of the development and release process

REQUIREMENTS:

Master’s degree or higher in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or other quantitative discipline
2+ years of professional programming experience, preferably in a tech firm or a quantitative trading team
Experience with mid-frequency futures a plus
Strong programming skills in Python
Willing to take ownership of his/her work, working both independently and within a small team
Commitment to the highest ethical standards