Junior Software Developer

4 hours ago

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Quantbox Research Full time

Quantbox is a technology-driven Proprietary trading firm that specializes in systematic alpha research and electronic market-making on various exchanges. We trade across a multitude of asset classes and trading venues with significant market share and are looking for multiple Software Developers to join us in our Core Engineering group to help in designing our in-house low latency software stack.

Quantbox encourages bachelor's, Master's and PhD students in computer science, mathematics and related fields to apply. Additional requirements include:

  •  Excellent Software Development knowledge demonstrated through course work, research projects, or open source activities
  •  Proficiency in C++, object oriented design, GDB
  •  A strong understanding of data structures and algorithms
  •  Exposure to network programming (TCP/IP), concurrent programming (multi‐threaded applications), Operating systems concepts
  •  Experience with Linux/Unix
  •  Brilliant problem-solving abilities
  •  A passion for new technologies and ideas
  •  Strong communication skills

Day-to-day work includes (but not limited to):

  • Designing, developing, and testing proprietary software including
  • Low-latency high-throughput exchange connectivity layers
  • Distributed computation optimized backtesting and simulation systems capable of handling terabytes of data
  • Risk systems with real-time trade management and risk analysis
  • Identifying complex problems, coming up with innovative solutions, and communicating them with your team to advocate their implementation
  • Collaboration with other software developers, quantitative traders, and researchers in cross-functional team environments

Quantbox is a place of friends and colleagues, where people convert their passion into action. We believe in togetherness that brings out the best in ourselves and our Company. Our open and casual work culture gives you the space to innovate and deliver.  Everyone on the team is approachable.

Employee remuneration packages are reviewed regularly to ensure that they remain competitive. In recognition of our employees' contributions and performance, for full time permanent roles we provide:

  • Competitive compensation
  • 4 Weeks of paid vacation
  • Medical insurance
  • International team outing

Quantbox is an equal opportunities employer.

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