Point72

Quantitative Software Developer

Point72 • $135K — $160K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or other STEM discipline
  • Advanced proficiency in Python and its ecosystem (numpy, pandas, polars, scikit-learn)
  • Experience contributing to core Python numerical libraries is a huge plus
  • Proficiency with Linux
  • Hands-on experience with software architecture and engineering best practices (testing, CI/CD, monitoring, profiling, version control)
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills; command of linear algebra, statistics, and machine learning would be helpful
  • Proficiency with C/C++ is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Build components for both live trading and simulation
  • Refine and increase automation and robustness of research infrastructure including alpha estimation, risk modeling, and backtesting
  • Build tools for signal blending, simulation, portfolio construction, research framework, and dashboards
  • Maintain and update the platform, ensuring its stability, robustness, and security
  • Develop robust data checking and storage procedures
  • Troubleshoot and resolve any systems-related issues and handle code fixes and enhancements release

Benefits

  • Innovative work environment with a focus on technology and automation
  • Opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge trading systems
  • Collaboration with a diverse team of experts in quantitative finance and software engineering
  • Possibilities for professional growth and advancement in a rapidly evolving field
  • Commitment to ethical standards and practices within the organization
Full Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Building components for both live trading and simulation
  • Refining and increasing automation and robustness of the research infrastructure including alpha estimation, risk modeling, and backtesting components
  • Building tools for signal blending, simulation, portfolio construction, the research framework, and dashboards
  • Maintaining and updating the platform, ensuring its stability, robustness, and security
  • Developing robust data checking and storage procedures
  • Troubleshooting and resolving any systems related issues and handle the release of code fixes and enhancements

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or other STEM discipline
  • Advanced proficiency in Python and its ecosystem (numpy, pandas, polars, scikit-learn), with an understanding of Python and library internals
  • Experience contributing to core Python numerical libraries is a huge plus (numpy, tensorflow, torch, jax)
  • Proficiency with Linux
  • Hands-on experience with software architecture and engineering best practices (testing, CI/CD, monitoring, profiling, version control)
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills; command of linear algebra, statistics, and machine learning would be helpful
  • Proficiency with C/C++ is a plus
  • Experience with designing and implementing trading systems is a plus
  • Commitment to the highest ethical standards

About Point72

Point72 Asset Management is a hedge fund and family office founded by Steven Cohen in 2014. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut and manages over $16 billion in assets. Point72 primarily invests in public equity markets, but also has a private equity arm. The company has a global presence with offices in New York, London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Singapore. Point72 has been involved in several high-profile legal cases, including a $1.8 billion settlement with the SEC in 2013.
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Size
1,500 employees
Industry
Founded
2014

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