2027 Cubist Quant Academy – Developers
Core
Architect and build cutting-edge technologies powering research and trading for systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across equities, futures, and foreign exchange.
Role type
Software Developer (Quant Academy Program)
Builds
Systematic trading infrastructure, research tools, and execution systems
Domain
Financial Technology / Systematic Trading
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Python, C++, Linux systems programming, systems programming (kernel, compilers, networking, file systems, debuggers)
Preferred skills
Git, MySQL, web development frameworks
Responsibilities
Architect and build technologies for research and trading; rotate through multiple trading teams to gain exposure to systematic trading approaches; contribute to the full trade lifecycle from market data to post-trade analysis
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, rotational program