Quantitative Research Developer

Summary

Join SCM, a company committed to diversity and inclusion, as a quantitative research developer. This role requires strong technical skills, experience with tick data, and an interest in market microstructure and alpha generation. You will design, develop, and support simulation frameworks for backtesting execution approaches and collaborate with other researchers to develop new trading ideas. SCM offers flexible work arrangements, including in-person, remote, or hybrid options.

Requirements

• Proficiency and experience in C++ and Python
• Experience researching, building and maintaining trading systems utilizing market data
• Strong understanding of data path from tick to trade
• Experience analyzing time series data
• Experience with large data sets
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic and desire for excellence
• Desire to think critically and creatively

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and support simulation frameworks for backtesting execution approaches
• Work with other quantitative researchers to develop new trading ideas

Benefits

• Health and dental plans
• 401(k) contributions
• Discretionary profit sharing program
• Bonus