Research Engineer
Core
Implement research studies, simulate trading strategies, and develop algorithms to compete in financial markets while embedding with trading desks to build performant engineering solutions.
Role type
Research Engineer (Systematic Trading)
Builds
Alpha signals, trading algorithms, and research pipeline tools
Domain
Quantitative finance / Systematic trading
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Python (production), quantitative finance, mathematics, Linux-based high-throughput low-latency systems, customer-facing system delivery
Preferred skills
C/C++/Rust/Zig, functional programming
Technologies
Python, Linux, C/C++, Rust, Zig
Responsibilities
Implement research studies and simulate trading strategies; Embed with traders to extract domain models and build ergonomic solutions; Collaborate to accelerate research lifecycle from prototype to production; Evaluate and improve the technology stack
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC