OP Recruiting · 1 day ago
Quantitative Developer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expOP Recruiting is seeking a technically sharp and self-driven Quant Developer to join their client's fast-paced trading team. This role involves hands-on research, model development, and system integration, focusing on turning data into strategy and prototypes into production-ready tools.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Design and test statistical or predictive algorithms using diverse datasets
Own the research pipeline end-to-end—from ideation and method selection to validation, backtesting, and live performance tracking
Ensure the quality and integrity of large data sources, identifying anomalies and cleaning as needed
Explore new data sources for potential signal generation
Translate research insights into robust Python-based implementations
Contribute to the ongoing improvement of the trading infrastructure and provide support for operational enhancements
Jump into ad hoc tasks and new initiatives as priorities shift
Qualification
Required
An advanced degree (Master's or higher) in a quantitative field like Mathematics, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline
Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in a similar capacity
Fluent in Python with a solid understanding of modern programming practices and object-oriented design
Demonstrated ability to conduct empirical research and build machine learning or statistical models from raw data
Familiarity with optimizing and testing latency-sensitive algorithms in a Linux-based production setting
Exposure to order book dynamics and statistical modeling related to limit order book trading
Experience working with SQL databases and APIs to support real-time data needs and model integration
Dependable work habits and consistent availability
Company
OP Recruiting
OP, formerly known as Objective Paradigm, has been a leader in tech recruiting since its inception in 1999, with a focus on executive and direct hire technology placements.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase