Algorithm Engineer - Chicago, United States - Durlston Partners

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    Algorithm Engineer (C++ & Python) - Prop Trading - $550k - $750k

    Overview:

    Join a small high-performance Systematic Prop Trading business. Working as part of Quant Research team, to analyze data, build models & signals for alpha generation, and manage risk.

    Responsibilities:

    Develop software solutions that leverage sophisticated statistical techniques and technologies to answer the most challenging questions in finance:

    • Collaborate closely with Quants, Traders, and Developers - researching, developing, and testing execution and trading models
    • Enhance and build a research infrastructure that can handle hundreds of thousands of tick-level signals
    • Build a comprehensive, multi-market trading system to capitalize on relative value and statistical arbitrage opportunities.

    Requirements:

    • Excellent C++
    • Strong Python
    • Write and deploy code in a production environment - where performance matters
    • Computer Science (or similar) Degree from a Top 20 University

    Compensation: $550k - $750k (As always, this is negotiable).

    Feel your experience does not fit all these requirements? We encourage you to apply anyway