Quantitative Developer

Who you are

You are an enthusiastic and talented Quantitative Developer with a strong background in building trading infrastructure from the ground up. You thrive in fast-paced environments and are excited about taking ownership of projects. Your proficiency in Python and Cython allows you to write clean, well-documented code with appropriate test coverage. You have a solid understanding of machine learning, particularly with deep-learning architectures, and are eager to mentor junior team members as the team scales.

You are highly proficient in Python and have experience with libraries such as PyTorch and Polars. Your familiarity with SQL-like databases, including Postgres and ClickHouse, enhances your ability to work with data effectively. You possess some knowledge of financial markets and instruments, which helps you understand the context of the trading infrastructure you are developing. You are comfortable collaborating with stakeholders to define technical requirements and architectural decisions, ensuring that the infrastructure meets the needs of the business.

Desirable

While not mandatory, experience with Cython in a performance-sensitive environment is a plus. You are able to bear immense responsibility for high-stakes, large-scale production infrastructure, and you understand the importance of establishing engineering best practices and coding standards.

What you'll do

In this role, you will participate in the design and implementation of our trading infrastructure from scratch. You will collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and architectural decisions, ensuring that the infrastructure is robust and scalable. Writing clean, well-documented code with appropriate test coverage will be a key part of your responsibilities, as will participating in code reviews and contributing to technical documentation.

You will assist in troubleshooting and debugging production issues, and be on-call on a rotating basis to ensure the reliability of the trading platform. As you take ownership of smaller projects and features from design to deployment, you will help establish engineering best practices and coding standards within the team. Mentoring junior team members will also be a significant aspect of your role, as you help them grow and develop their skills in a demanding environment.

What we offer

At AlphaGrep, you will be part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to building a best-in-class mid-frequency trading platform. We offer a collaborative work environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on the success of our trading infrastructure. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and be involved in projects that challenge you to grow your skills and expertise.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. We value diverse perspectives and believe that a variety of experiences can contribute to our team's success. Join us at AlphaGrep and help shape the future of trading technology.