C++ High Frequency Developer, Chicago, $250k recruitment
The majority of the firm’s strategies sit within the short term trading horizon. The team is focused on the research, development and enhancement of the firm’s global market-making/ algorithmic trading platform.
This position involves a full development cycle, from requirements collection to final deployment, and includes ongoing support for internal users. The successful candidate will work with an existing team of highly technical engineers to extend the functionality and performance of our sophisticated trading system that manages significant amounts of the firm's capital.
This is a unique opportunity for a skilled experienced C++ Developer to become a key contributor and work side-by-side with our highly talented team of software engineers, quantitative strategists, and traders on cutting-edge technology and sophisticated quantitative strategies.
Requirements:
• M.S or Ph.D in Computer science with an exceptional GPA score.
• At least 3-5 years robust C++ industry programming experience, experience of using Java is highly desirable.
• Demonstrable experience working on the design, implementation and deployment of large, complex software projects.
• Familiarity with database systems and languages, in particular Oracle and SQLFamiliarity.
• Experience from within the finance industry and or a systematic trading firm is desirable but not necessary.
• Strong quantitative skills and the willingness and ability to work in partnership with Ph.D level quantitative traders.
• Outstanding academic/research background.
• Team orientated / collaborative personality.
Contact:
If you find this role of interest, please contact Chris Kidd at +44 (0)20 3178 5678 or via email on apply@mavenalpha.com quoting the reference CRKD.