Valkyrie Trading · 1 month ago
Quantitative Developer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$155K/yr - $190K/yr
2+ years expValkyrie Trading is a firm focused on competing in the financial markets, and they are seeking a Quantitative Developer. In this role, you will leverage your software engineering skills to build and maintain research infrastructure while collaborating with quantitative researchers to create production-ready applications.
FinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Apply deep software engineering expertise to build, scale, and maintain the firm's core research infrastructure and codebase
Work side-by-side with Quantitative Researchers and software engineers in a highly collaborative environment to transform complex quantitative prototypes into robust, production-ready applications
Optimize large-scale data pipelines for speed and efficiency
Harden core simulation and backtesting frameworks
Design and implement new libraries that enable researchers to rapidly test models
Drive the adoption of modern infrastructure practices including CI/CD and containerization
Inform researchers and trading teams about the technical trade-offs, performance metrics, and system designs that ensure Valkyrie's quantitative edge
Qualification
Required
2+ years of full-time, professional experience in quantitative research, software engineering, or technology role—ideally in an algorithmic trading firm or a similar high-performance environment
Proficient command of software design principles, testing best practices, and robust system architecture
Deep and practical expertise in Python and experience with data science packages (e.g., pandas, numpy)
For non-trading industry experience, we will consider proficiency in programming language including, but not limited to C, C++, Rust, C#, Java, R, and Julia
Comfortable with probability, statistical analysis, optimization, numerical methods, and mathematical abstraction
Expertise working with both relational databases and NoSQL databases in conducting historical research and backtesting
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex and technical ideas clearly
Collaborative attitude with a competitive drive and comfort with metrics-based performance evaluation
Practical mindset with a focus on delivering impactful, production-grade solutions
Benefits
Top-tier medical and dental coverage
Relocation assistance packages
Generous vacation policy
Training opportunities and continuing education
Catered lunch, snacks, and beverages
Group outings and company parties
Casual dress environment
Company
Valkyrie Trading
Valkyrie Trading is a Chicago-based company that aims to provide liquidity to various disjoint, competitive financial markets.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chris Lee
Chief Executive Officer
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