Entry-Level Quantitative Developer (Python/C++)

TL;DR

Entry-Level Quantitative Developer (Python/C++): Building dependable research platforms, market-data systems, and trading technology with an accent on low-latency systems and algorithmic trading infrastructure. Focus on designing high-throughput data pipelines, profiling system performance, and translating quantitative ideas into production-ready tools.

Location: Remote (Must be based in the United States)

Company

A San Francisco-based proprietary trading firm specializing in quantitative trading.

What you will do

• Build software for quantitative research, market data, simulation, and trading workflows.
• Design and maintain high-throughput data pipelines, APIs, and services for time-sensitive financial systems.
• Profile latency, memory use, and reliability across critical research and trading applications.
• Improve system reliability, operational visibility, and engineering standards across the codebase.
• Collaborate with traders and researchers to translate quantitative ideas into dependable tools.
• Troubleshoot production issues and build monitoring systems to detect and diagnose failures.

Requirements

• Must be based in the United States.
• Strong computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and systems design.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, Java, Rust, Go, or another production programming language.
• Ability to reason about performance, reliability, concurrency, and operational tradeoffs.
• Practical software engineering experience demonstrated through coursework, internships, open-source, or personal projects.
• Analytical judgment, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on development across quantitative systems, market data, and performance engineering.
• Mentorship from experienced quantitative traders, researchers, and technologists.
• Exposure to live financial markets and real-world datasets.
• Collaborative, high-performance environment that values curiosity and discipline.
• Opportunities for rapid growth based on performance, ownership, and measurable impact.
• Competitive compensation and a benefits package aligned with location.