Quantitative Engineer

Scientech Research LLC • Jersey City, NJ

17h

About The Position

Job Responsibilities:
Implement and maintain strategy models, while improving strategy backtesting frameworks;
Develop quantitative research toolchains;
Maintain quantitative databases and develop strategy monitoring & risk analysis tools;
Deploy strategy code and optimize execution logic.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or related technical fields;
1-3 years of professional programming experience in production environments;
Proficient in C++ or Python programming languages;
Familiarity with modern data engineering ecosystems is a plus;
Prior experience handling financial data preferred;
Quantitative research/trading experience preferred;
Ability to think critically, rapidly, and rigorously;
Effective communicator with strong teamwork mindset;
Self-motivated and thrives in fast-paced environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or related technical fields
• 1-3 years of professional programming experience in production environments
• Proficient in C++ or Python programming languages
• Ability to think critically, rapidly, and rigorously
• Effective communicator with strong teamwork mindset
• Self-motivated and thrives in fast-paced environments

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with modern data engineering ecosystems is a plus
• Prior experience handling financial data preferred
• Quantitative research/trading experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain strategy models, while improving strategy backtesting frameworks
• Develop quantitative research toolchains
• Maintain quantitative databases and develop strategy monitoring & risk analysis tools
• Deploy strategy code and optimize execution logic

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level