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Quantitative Developer

Website Point72

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.

Job Summary

As a Quantitative Developer, you will be responsible for building components for both live trading and simulation of quant macro strategies.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Assisting 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

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