Quantitative Researcher - Derivatives and Crypto

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Gurgaon, Budaun Sadar, Badaun, Uttar Pradesh, IND
In-Office
Junior
Financial Services
The Role
Develop and optimize quantitative trading strategies for derivatives and crypto markets. Responsibilities include researching predictive signals, applying statistical and machine learning techniques, backtesting strategies, writing production-quality code, deploying and monitoring live strategies, investigating anomalies, and improving performance across the full research-to-production lifecycle.
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About Quadeye

Quadeye is an algorithmic trading firm operating across major global financial markets and exchanges. We combine quantitative research, advanced mathematical modeling, and high-performance technology to develop sophisticated automated trading strategies across diverse asset classes.

Our teams work at the intersection of markets, mathematics, statistics, and technology, with significant ownership across the entire strategy lifecycle from research and ideation to implementation, deployment, and optimization.

We offer a highly meritocratic environment where talented researchers and engineers have the opportunity to work on challenging problems, access world-class infrastructure, and see the direct impact of their work on live trading performance.

The Role

We are looking for a Quantitative Strategist to design, implement, and optimize data-driven trading strategies across global markets, with a focus on derivatives and crypto markets.

You will work with large-scale datasets, apply advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to identify trading opportunities, and translate research ideas into optimized, production-quality strategies.

This is a high-ownership role with involvement across the full strategy lifecycle, from research and signal development to back testing, implementation, production, and continuous optimization.

Research → Signal Development → Back testing → Implementation → Production → Optimization

What You’ll Do

  • Research and develop quantitative trading strategies using large-scale financial and market datasets.
  • Apply advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to identify patterns, signals, and potential trading opportunities.
  • Research predictive signals and features to support alpha generation and strategy development.
  • Design, test, and implement trading strategies in optimized, production-quality code.
  • Perform rigorous back testing and evaluate strategy performance across different market conditions.
  • Translate research ideas and predictive components into robust, production-ready trading strategies.
  • Deploy strategies into production, monitor live performance, and continuously refine predictive components.
  • Analyze strategy behavior and investigate anomalies to identify potential performance improvements.
  • Explore new datasets, signals, models, and research ideas to enhance strategy performance.
  • Evaluate the robustness and scalability of research ideas before and after production deployment.
  • Iterate rapidly based on research findings and live trading feedback.
  • Collaborate with quantitative researchers, traders, and engineers across the strategy development lifecycle.
  • Take end-to-end ownership of research and strategy development from initial hypothesis through production and optimization.


Requirements
  • Engineering degree in Computer Science or a related field from a premier institution.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and quantitative aptitude.
  • Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
  • Experience with C++ or C is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of Linux environments.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication skills and work ethic.
  • Familiarity with R, Python, or Perl is a plus.
  • Open to candidates with up to 1 year of relevant technical experience in technology firms or product companies.
  • Exposure to Asian, US, or other non-European financial markets is a plus.


  • Skills Required

    • Engineering degree in Computer Science or a related field
    • Degree from a premier institution
    • Strong problem-solving skills and quantitative aptitude
    • Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming
    • Working knowledge of Linux environments
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
    • Strong communication skills and work ethic
    • Up to 1 year of relevant technical experience in a technology firm or product company
    • Experience with C++ or C
    • Familiarity with R, Python, or Perl
    • Exposure to Asian, US, or other non-European financial markets
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    The Company
    HQ: Gurugram
    192 Employees
    Year Founded: 2007

    What We Do

    Quadeye combines the best of both worlds: the opportunity and spirit of a startup and the stability of an established, experienced firm. Our employees work hard to solve interesting problems, and their results are rewarded. We value continuous learning—from our outcomes, from the environment and from each other. By having deepest possible understanding of the financial markets and translating that understanding into great automated trading strategies, we have built a distinct track record of success. We trade across many asset classes and instruments, using a variety of models, across the globe.

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