Sr Quant Trading engineer - BestEx research | Scrabble & Jigsaw
Posted on October 27, 2024
Job Description
Location: Bengaluru, India
Our beautiful Bangalore office is conveniently located in Outer Ring Rd, Bangalore. Amenities include
modern work spaces, free parking, recreational games, a fitness center, bike storage, wellness room,
and free meals.
Primary Job Responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for architecture, design, and software development of various
execution algorithms. Algorithms being the consumer of market data as well as the
consumer/generator of orders, familiarity with basic market data and basic FIX protocol is expected.
Projects will vary from developing software from scratch (for example implementing a new asset
class or a new execution algorithm) to enhancing the current system to support new features or
improving performance.
Our software stack is written in C++ 17. Apart from development of algorithms, your responsibility
will also include writing/maintaining test cases (both functionality and algo performance) as well
working with the product team to introduce new client centric features and improve algo
performance.
Requirements:
● Significant familiarity with market data, FIX, and other exchange connectivity protocols
● Prior experience developing trading systems or execution algorithms
● Expert-level knowledge of C++ and excellent software design skills
● Fair knowledge of TCP/IP and multithreading
● Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
● At least 5 years software development experience with C++
● Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate ideas
● An attitude of constant curiosity and growth, as well as the ability and desire to mentor others
● Degree in Computer Science, Financial Engineering or similar field from a reputable institution
The following are not required, but a combination of these skills and experiences is highly desirable:
● Experience with knowledge of relational databases, database optimizations and SQL
● Experience with Python/R, ability to work with large datasets in a research environment
Benefits:
● Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
● Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance plans.
● Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
● A collaborative and innovative work environment.
● Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Our beautiful Bangalore office is conveniently located in Outer Ring Rd, Bangalore. Amenities include
modern work spaces, free parking, recreational games, a fitness center, bike storage, wellness room,
and free meals.
Primary Job Responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for architecture, design, and software development of various
execution algorithms. Algorithms being the consumer of market data as well as the
consumer/generator of orders, familiarity with basic market data and basic FIX protocol is expected.
Projects will vary from developing software from scratch (for example implementing a new asset
class or a new execution algorithm) to enhancing the current system to support new features or
improving performance.
Our software stack is written in C++ 17. Apart from development of algorithms, your responsibility
will also include writing/maintaining test cases (both functionality and algo performance) as well
working with the product team to introduce new client centric features and improve algo
performance.
Requirements:
● Significant familiarity with market data, FIX, and other exchange connectivity protocols
● Prior experience developing trading systems or execution algorithms
● Expert-level knowledge of C++ and excellent software design skills
● Fair knowledge of TCP/IP and multithreading
● Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
● At least 5 years software development experience with C++
● Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate ideas
● An attitude of constant curiosity and growth, as well as the ability and desire to mentor others
● Degree in Computer Science, Financial Engineering or similar field from a reputable institution
The following are not required, but a combination of these skills and experiences is highly desirable:
● Experience with knowledge of relational databases, database optimizations and SQL
● Experience with Python/R, ability to work with large datasets in a research environment
Benefits:
● Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
● Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance plans.
● Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
● A collaborative and innovative work environment.
● Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
