Two Sigma · 3 weeks ago
Quantitative Software Engineer: Fast Engineering
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$165K/yr - $300K/yr
1+ years expTwo Sigma is a financial sciences company that combines data analysis and invention to tackle complex economic challenges. As a Quantitative Software Engineer in Fast Engineering, you will collaborate with researchers to develop low-latency components for deploying quantitative models across various programming languages, enhancing trading strategies and alpha generation.
Big DataMachine LearningSoftware
Responsibilities
Develop a deep understanding in multiple research domains
Become a technical SME for the systems underpinning our research areas and help evolve these components
Partner closely with our research partners to ideate and iterate within new areas of research. Engineers prototype, design, and implement low-latency quantitative components to permit new classes of quantitative models and tactics
Analyze quantitative characteristics from data generated in real-time trading and simulations
Research, develop, and simulate quantitative changes to alpha models, feature pipelines, and trading strategies
Perform quantitative analysis to characterize and understand the quantitative impact of our work on Two Sigma’s trading models to drive discussions with researchers, engineers and business leaders
Qualification
Required
Minimum 1 year of experience with 5-10+ years of experience preferred in software engineering and quantitative analysis
BS in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or related technical/quantitative subject area
Deep knowledge of developing high performance software in a systems programming language such as Rust, C, or C++, and an ambition to become an SME at Rust
Experience using Python for quantitative analysis
Excellent interpersonal skills
Preferred
Knowledge of low-latency software development and optimization
Statistical methods
Convex optimization
Finance and market structures are beneficial
Benefits
Fully paid medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and dependents
Competitive 401k match
Employer-paid life & disability insurance
Onsite gyms with laundry service
Wellness activities
Casual dress
Snacks
Game rooms
Tuition reimbursement
Conference and training sponsorship
Generous vacation and unlimited sick days
Competitive paid caregiver leaves
Flexible in-office days with budget for home office setup
Company
Two Sigma
Two Sigma's technology-driven team streamlines the use of machine learning, distributed computing and research to guide its endeavors.
1001-5000 employees
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Chief Financial Officer
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