Quantitative Developer

Quant Developer, Tier-One Hedge Fund, Direct PnL Impact

$/yr - $1,/yr

Location:

New York, NY

We’re hiring for one of the most elite hedge funds in the world. This is a top 1 percent performer with a long track record of compounding capital  firm is New York based with global reach, flat structure, lean pods, and zero tolerance for wasted motion.

This is a build role. What you design goes straight into production and directly impacts live trading and PnL. No legacy code rot, no committee paralysis, no artificial layers. You’ll work side by side with senior researchers and traders who expect speed, clarity, and precision.

The environment is intense, meritocratic, and adult. High output, low ego. If you’re good, you get responsibility fast. If you’re exceptional, your scope compounds.

You’ll design, build, and maintain core trading systems and models used in live strategies. This includes working across research, execution, and infrastructure to deliver fast, reliable, and scalable solutions. You are not a support function here, you are part of the trading engine.

Candidates who do not meet all of the requirements below will not be considered.

• 2+ years of experience as a Software Engineer or Quantitative Developer at a tier 1, top 15 performing buyside hedge fund, prop trading firm or market maker
• Strong production experience in Python and/or C++, including testing, performance tuning, and code review
• Proven track record of building systems used in live trading or research
• Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or equivalent with strong CS fundamentals
• Deep understanding of software engineering best practices and the full development lifecycle
• Comfortable working in fast-moving, high-stakes environments with direct accountability to outcomes

• This is not a junior role.
• This is not a learning‑on‑the‑job position.
• This is not for candidates coming from banks, consultancies, or non‑top‑tier shops.

If you’re already operating at a top firm and want more ownership, faster feedback loops, and real impact, this is a serious step up.

Associate

Full‑time

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Child care support

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance