Tower Research Capital, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm founded in 1998, seeks a Quantitative Developer to join one of our trading teams in New York or Chicago.
Responsibilities
- Developing Python tools and code used in research and trading
- Improving existing research and trading code and developing new analysis tools to be used by researchers
- Working on making new datasets available within the platform in a generic, flexible and high performance manner
- Assisting researchers in coding and debugging tasks
- Managing and monitoring code releases during US timezone
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). A Master's degree is preferred
- Proficiency in Python and statistical libraries like Numpy and Pandas
- 1 to 2 years experience in Python development and some exposure to C++ development in a production/industry environment
- Strong knowledge of git, linux and shell scripting
- Collaborative software development experience
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative and geographically distributed environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Nice to Have: Knowledge of equity or futures markets, especially related to reference data, symbology and connectivity.
Anticipated New York annual base salary range $120,000 - $200,000, plus eligible for discretionary bonus
Benefits
Tower’s dual offices and garden roofdecks are located in TriBeCa and SoHo, neighborhoods in downtown Manhattan. While we work hard, Tower’s cubicle-free workplace, jeans-clad workforce, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the premium the firm places on quality of life. Benefits include:
- 401(k) with company matching
- 5 weeks of paid vacation per year plus 11 paid holidays
- Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks on a daily basis
- Reimbursement for health and wellness expenses
- Free events and workshops
- Donation matching program
Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.
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What We Do
Founded in 1998 by Mark Gorton, Tower Research Capital is a trading and technology company that has built some of the fastest, most sophisticated electronic trading platforms in the world.
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