Software Engineer, Macro Quant Analytics

SOFTWARE ENGINEER, MACRO QUANT ANALYTICS

A Career with Point72’s Technology Team

As Point72 reimagines the future of investing, our Technology group is constantly improving our company’s IT infrastructure, positioning us at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We’re a team of experts experimenting, discovering new ways to harness the power of open-source solutions, and embracing enterprise agile methodology. We encourage professional development to ensure you bring innovative ideas to our products while satisfying your own intellectual curiosity.

 

What you’ll do

As part of our Macro Technology team, you will work with and learn from seasoned experts to support a complex global business. Specifically, you will:

• Use Modern C++ and Python to build and extend our core analytics library to support new asset classes and pricing models.
• Write systems and tools built on the core analytics library including APIs and an Excel add-in.
• Collaborate with quants, traders, and other developers to understand technical requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs.
• Follow a robust SDLC process and participate in code reviews, testing, debugging to ensure high- quality software delivery.
• Contribute ideas to team discussions on data modeling, software design, and more.

What’s required

• 5+ years of experience in C++ and Python development.
• Strong knowledge of interest rates and foreign exchange  pricing models and the fixed income markets.
• Comfortable working in both Linux and Windows environments.
• Experience working on high performance multithreaded systems.
• Strong communication skills.
• Passion for crafting quality applications.
• Demonstrated interest in financial products and trading.
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards.

We take care of our people

We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:

• Fully-paid health care benefits
• Generous parental and family leave policies
• Volunteer opportunities
• Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, people of color and the LGBT+ community
• Mental and physical wellness programs
• Tuition assistance
• A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more

 

About Point72

Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth. For more information, visit https://point72.com/.

The annual base salary range for this role is $245,000-$300,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.