Quantitative Developer – Equity Options
DRWAbout the Role
We are looking for an excellent Quantitative Developer to design, develop new and improve existing pricing and trade execution systems for our Asia Equity Options business. As a member of the desk, you will be integral in the interaction between research and trading teams. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge low latency technologies and will be surrounded by senior technologists providing you with the best possible environment to succeed.
How you will make an impact:
- Building and improving high-availability, production systems in C++ and Python with resource and latency constraints
- Analyzing and discussing requirements from stakeholders
- Facilitating discussions on code implementation, testing, software architecture best practices
- Driving projects and leading new initiatives
- Actively engaging with others on the development team to resolve challenging design and coding issues
- Evaluating appropriate new technologies, tools, frameworks and software components for integration
Responsibilities
- Building and improving high-availability, production systems in C++ and Python with resource and latency constraints
- Analyzing and discussing requirements from stakeholders
- Facilitating discussions on code implementation, testing, software architecture best practices
- Driving projects and leading new initiatives
- Actively engaging with others on the development team to resolve challenging design and coding issues
- Evaluating appropriate new technologies, tools, frameworks and software components for integration
- Design, develop new and improve existing pricing and trade execution systems for the Asia Equity Options business
- Serve as an integral part of the interaction between research and trading teams
Requirements
- 4+ years of hands-on experience in quantitative software development, preferably at a trading firm or systematic fund
- Strong production experience in Python and C++, including Boost, STL and data analysis workflows (pandas, polars, or similar)
- Strong experience working on highly distributed systems
- A background in multi-threaded programming and a strong understanding of hardware/software interaction
- Solid understanding of ML concepts as applied to systematic strategies, from research through production
- Prior experience working on options or derivative products is a plus
- Dedicated team player and a passionate problem solver with strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact and collaborate across research and engineering teams
- Meticulous attention to details and accuracy in work
- Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, collaborative, and results-oriented environment, and thrive under time-sensitive and high-pressure situations