Role/Responsibilities:
We are passionate about data. We collaborate to build elegant, effective, scalable and highly reliable solutions to empower predictive modelling in finance.
Cubist’s data services group is looking for a junior Quantitative Software Developer to join our dedicated team. Our group is responsible for the timely delivery of comprehensive and error-free data to some of the most demanding and successful systematic Portfolio Managers in the world.
This exceptional individual will be a member of a small team of data and software developers who play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day implementation of a large research infrastructure, and the live production trading of billions of dollars of capital across global capital markets, including equities, futures, options and other financial instruments.
Responsibilities include:
- Building processes and technology tools to ingest, tag and clean datasets.
- Assisting Data Scientists with data processing, enrichment, and product development.
- Contributing to existing infrastructure and applications primarily written in Python, but also Go and C++.
- Monitoring and enhancing the automated data collection and cleansing infrastructure.
- Researching new technologies for improved data management and efficient retrieval.
Requirements:
- B.S. or higher in computer science, engineering or a relevant quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics.
- Proficiency in Python and its ecosystem (numpy, pandas, polars, scikit-learn), with an understanding of Python and library internals
- Proficiency with Go and/or C++ is not required but is a big plus
- Hands-on experience with software architecture and engineering best practices (testing, CI/CD, monitoring, profiling, version control)
- Strong problem-solving skills, ability to analyze and solve intricate problems, optimize code, and develop efficient solutions in a fast-paced environment.
- Intellectual curiosity and a love of learning.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards.
Skills Required
- B.S. or higher in computer science, engineering or a relevant quantitative field
- Proficiency in Python and its ecosystem
- Hands-on experience with software architecture and engineering best practices
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Point72 Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Point72 and has not been reviewed or approved by Point72.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as exceptional with comprehensive options and low out-of-pocket costs. Medical, dental, and vision are characterized as fully covered or no-premium for U.S. employees.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program features a generous employer match and access to after-tax contributions with in-plan Roth conversions. Value accrues through a multi-year vesting schedule that rewards tenure.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family leave is highlighted as generous and has strengthened over time. Clear primary and secondary caregiver policies are in place and seen as competitive.
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