Quantitative Developer
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
What Youll Do:
At Valkyrie Quantitative Developers are expected to apply their deep software engineering expertise to build scale and maintain the firms core research infrastructure and this critical multi-disciplinary role you will work side-by-side with Quantitative Researchers and software engineers in a highly collaborative environment to transform complex quantitative prototypes into robust production-ready applications. Specific responsibilities can range from optimizing large-scale data pipelines for speed and efficiency to hardening core simulation and backtesting frameworks to designing and implementing new libraries that enable researchers to rapidly test models to driving the adoption of modern infrastructure practices including CI/CD and containerization. You will also inform researchers and trading teams about the technical trade-offs performance metrics and system designs that ensure Valkyries quantitative edge.
This role is for experienced applicants and those with 3 years of relevant experience will be considered for a Senior-level role.
What Youll Need:
- 2 years of full-time professional experience in quantitative research software engineering or technology roleideally in an algorithmic trading firm or a similar high-performance environment.
- Proficient command of software design principles testing best practices and robust system architecture.
- Deep and practical expertise in Python and experience with data science packages (e.g. pandas numpy).
- For non-trading industry experience we will consider proficiency in programming language including but not limited to C C Rust C# Java R and Julia.
- Comfortable with probability statistical analysis optimization numerical methods and mathematical abstraction.
- Expertise working with both relational databases and NoSQL databases in conducting historical research and backtesting.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to explain complex and technical ideas clearly.
- Collaborative attitude with a competitive drive and comfort with metrics-based performance evaluation.
- Practical mindset with a focus on delivering impactful production-grade solutions.
What Youll Get:
- Competitive salaries and performance bonuses
- Top-tier medical and dental coverage
- Relocation assistance packages
- Generous vacation policy
- Training opportunities and continuing education
- Catered lunch snacks and beverages
- Group outings and company parties
- Casual dress environment
Salary range
- $155000 - $190000 a year
- This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
Our Vision
- Valkyries vision is to be an organization where curious driven and innovative people are able to compete and win in the worlds most competitive landscape the financial markets. Daily competition in the financial markets provides the ideal arena to push ourselves further as we are ever striving to grow improve and win. We recognize that there are extraordinary opportunities to be had every day and by exploring collaborating and building we can accomplish remarkable results together.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
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About Company
Valkyrie Trading was formed in Chicago in 2011 with the intent of embracing trading opportunities and technology in the modern financial marketplace. Positioned in the heart of the derivatives trading capital of the world, Valkyrie aims to provide liquidity to various disjoint, compet ... View more
