Point72 · 5 months ago
Quantitative Software Developer
New York
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelCubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, specializes in systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across various asset classes. The Quantitative Software Developer will be responsible for building and maintaining components for live trading and simulation, enhancing automation and robustness of the research infrastructure, and developing tools for research and portfolio management.
Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Building components for both live trading and simulation
Refining and increasing automation and robustness of the research infrastructure including alpha estimation, risk modeling, and backtesting components
Building tools for signal blending, simulation, portfolio construction, the research framework, and dashboards
Maintaining and updating the platform, ensuring its stability, robustness, and security
Developing robust data checking and storage procedures
Troubleshooting and resolving any systems related issues and handle the release of code fixes and enhancements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or other STEM discipline
Advanced proficiency in Python and its ecosystem (numpy, pandas, polars, scikit-learn), with an understanding of Python and library internals
Experience contributing to core Python numerical libraries is a huge plus (numpy, tensorflow, torch, jax)
Proficiency with Linux
Hands-on experience with software architecture and engineering best practices (testing, CI/CD, monitoring, profiling, version control)
Strong quantitative and analytical skills; command of linear algebra, statistics, and machine learning would be helpful
Proficiency with C/C++ is a plus
Experience with designing and implementing trading systems is a plus
Commitment to the highest ethical standards
Company
Point72
Point72 invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide.
Founded in 2012
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$45.17M2012-06-15Series Unknown· $45.17M
Leadership Team
Nanssia Fragoudaki
Chief Operating Officer for Technology
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Sam Wadhams
Vice President
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