Responsibilities
- Collaborate with and support Quantitative Researchers and Traders on signal/alpha and strategy development
- Collaborate with external exchanges to integrate and optimize trading operations, ensuring seamless connectivity and data exchange.
- Build a robust, expandable research infrastructure, including global market data analysis, automated alpha/signal search, simulation, and performance evaluation
- Build a platform to process all parts of quant trading - data processing, model building, optimization, and execution
- Build visualization, monitoring, and reporting tools for live trading and simulation (market/position/profit and loss/any other statistics related to trading)
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science or other quantitative disciplines
- Proficiency in C++ and Python
- Understanding of object-oriented programming
- Experience in Unix/Linux environments
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced team environment
- Excellent analytical skills
- Ability to take the initiative and work without detailed guidance or supervision
Preferred
- 2+ years of experience and proven track records in the software development industry or relevant experience (portfolio of achievement while in Master's or Ph.D. program, for instance)
- Experience in quantitative analysis and algorithms
- Strong knowledge of probability and statistics (e.g., machine learning, time-series analysis, pattern recognition, NLP)
- Proficient English communication skills for business conversations and written communication
Hiring process
- CV/ Resume Submission
- Coding & Math test
- 1st round interview
- 2nd round interview
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or other quantitative disciplines
- Proficiency in C++ and Python
- Understanding of object-oriented programming
- Experience in Unix/Linux environments
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced team environment
- Excellent analytical skills
- Ability to take the initiative and work without detailed guidance or supervision
What We Do
Presto is an algorithmic trading and financial services firm built on a foundation of quantitative research and engineering. Our core strength lies in combining engineering, mathematics, and science to navigate both digital asset and traditional finance markets with precision. Executing over 100 million trades daily, Presto has earned its position as a major player in the financial services sector. We offer liquidity provision and over-the-counter (OTC) execution services for blockchain projects, delivering consistent value to our clients across varying market conditions. By leveraging multidisciplinary expertise, we continue to evolve our strategies and technologies to stay ahead in the dynamic global financial markets. Our approach blends the rigor of quantitative analysis with the creativity of scientific inquiry, allowing us to address complex challenges across both digital and traditional finance markets.
