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Our client is a hedge fund based in New York City.
Title:
Junior Quantitative Developer Location:
New York, NY Company Stage of Funding:
Private Tier 1 Hedge Fund Office Type:
Onsite 5 Days a Week Salary:
$400,000$500,000 Total Cash Compensation (All Cash, No Equity) Company Description We are partnering with one of the worlds most elite and technically sophisticated hedge funds to help build the next generation of quantitative developers. This firm operates at the intersection of cutting-edge research and high-performance engineering. Their teams are composed of industry-defining talent engineers and researchers collaborating to solve deeply complex problems in real-time markets. This is a unique opportunity to join a deeply technical environment where your impact will be felt immediately, and where the bar for engineering excellence is extraordinarily high. If youre excited by low-level performance, building tools that power billion-dollar decisions, and working in a team that values precision, speed, and ownership this may be the most compelling role of your early career. What You Will Do Build and optimize mission-critical systems for real-time quantitative research and trading workflows Write production-quality code in
Python
and potentially
C++
(if applicable to your background) Work alongside researchers to develop the tooling and infrastructure needed to support experimentation, strategy modeling, and large-scale data analysis Tackle high-performance challenges related to latency, throughput, and system reliability Take ownership of technically ambiguous problems and drive them from idea to deployment Operate in a fast-paced, feedback-driven culture where decisions are made quickly and impact is measured in days, not quarters Ideal Candidate Background 02 years of professional experience
in software engineering or quantitative development Bachelor's degree in
Computer Science , or a closely related technical field (Math, Physics, Statistics also relevant) Strong proficiency in
Python ;
C++
experience is a major plus Exceptional problem-solving skills and a genuine passion for building scalable, performant systems Demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable, and testable code A strong communicator who thrives in high-velocity environments Self-starter mindset and the ability to navigate ambiguity in technical direction or business context Preferred (Not Required) Internship or full-time experience at top-tier tech companies, startups, or research labs Coursework or TA experience in Algorithms, Systems Programming, or Distributed Systems Experience contributing to impactful backend projects or infrastructure at scale Exposure to high-performance computing, containerization (e.g., Kubernetes), or Linux internals Compensation, Benefits, and More Total Compensation:
$400,000$500,000 (includes large annual cash bonus; no equity component) Work Authorization:
Open to candidates with transferable work authorization. Visa transfers considered; new sponsorships not supported. Benefits:
Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage; commuter benefits; meals and snacks provided onsite Office Perks:
Work in a premium office in Manhattan with top-tier engineers and quantitative minds Seniority level
Seniority level
Associate Employment type
Employment type
Full-time Job function
Job function
Engineering and Product Management Industries
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Junior Quantitative Developer Location:
New York, NY Company Stage of Funding:
Private Tier 1 Hedge Fund Office Type:
Onsite 5 Days a Week Salary:
$400,000$500,000 Total Cash Compensation (All Cash, No Equity) Company Description We are partnering with one of the worlds most elite and technically sophisticated hedge funds to help build the next generation of quantitative developers. This firm operates at the intersection of cutting-edge research and high-performance engineering. Their teams are composed of industry-defining talent engineers and researchers collaborating to solve deeply complex problems in real-time markets. This is a unique opportunity to join a deeply technical environment where your impact will be felt immediately, and where the bar for engineering excellence is extraordinarily high. If youre excited by low-level performance, building tools that power billion-dollar decisions, and working in a team that values precision, speed, and ownership this may be the most compelling role of your early career. What You Will Do Build and optimize mission-critical systems for real-time quantitative research and trading workflows Write production-quality code in
Python
and potentially
C++
(if applicable to your background) Work alongside researchers to develop the tooling and infrastructure needed to support experimentation, strategy modeling, and large-scale data analysis Tackle high-performance challenges related to latency, throughput, and system reliability Take ownership of technically ambiguous problems and drive them from idea to deployment Operate in a fast-paced, feedback-driven culture where decisions are made quickly and impact is measured in days, not quarters Ideal Candidate Background 02 years of professional experience
in software engineering or quantitative development Bachelor's degree in
Computer Science , or a closely related technical field (Math, Physics, Statistics also relevant) Strong proficiency in
Python ;
C++
experience is a major plus Exceptional problem-solving skills and a genuine passion for building scalable, performant systems Demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable, and testable code A strong communicator who thrives in high-velocity environments Self-starter mindset and the ability to navigate ambiguity in technical direction or business context Preferred (Not Required) Internship or full-time experience at top-tier tech companies, startups, or research labs Coursework or TA experience in Algorithms, Systems Programming, or Distributed Systems Experience contributing to impactful backend projects or infrastructure at scale Exposure to high-performance computing, containerization (e.g., Kubernetes), or Linux internals Compensation, Benefits, and More Total Compensation:
$400,000$500,000 (includes large annual cash bonus; no equity component) Work Authorization:
Open to candidates with transferable work authorization. Visa transfers considered; new sponsorships not supported. Benefits:
Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage; commuter benefits; meals and snacks provided onsite Office Perks:
Work in a premium office in Manhattan with top-tier engineers and quantitative minds Seniority level
Seniority level
Associate Employment type
Employment type
Full-time Job function
Job function
Engineering and Product Management Industries
Software Development and Financial Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Recruiting from Scratch by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Disability insurance Paid paternity leave Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for Software Engineer roles.
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