Systematic Equities, Software Engineer (First Pod Hire)

Systematic Equities Pod, First Quant Engineer Hire The firm is 100 headcount, still entrepreneurial and trade mid-high frequency Systematic Futures and Equities. They are backed by a larger entity and entirely stable. They just hired an industry revered Systematic Equities quant researcher; he trained as a Computer Scientist, spent several years in tech and then joined a scientific trading firm where he made eye-watering profits with an ML driven strategy. He is seeking a quantitatively minded engineer to join his pod as the first hire. They will help build all the research and data infrastructure from the ground, and help with alpha generation where necessary. This is arguably one of the best openings in the market right now. Required background: Python and/or C++ expertise. Computer Science or Electrical Engineering background. Impactful and technically sophisticated project experience at a top tier firm – out of industry is fine, but there needs to be genuine appetite to work in a real-time, high impact environment. Pre-Application: Please do not apply if you're looking for a contract or remote work. You must be eligible to live and work in the UK, without requiring sponsorship. Please ensure you meet the required experience section prior to applying. Allow 1-5 working days for a response to any job enquiry. Your application is subject to our privacy policy, found here: https://www.thurnpartners.com/privacy-policy