AI Summary
We are seeking a Research Engineer with strong software development skills to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of three years of relevant work experience and expertise in Python, Java, and SQL. The role involves streamlining existing processes, maintaining and improving proprietary backtesting frameworks, and validating existing models.
Key Highlights
Streamlining existing processes
Maintaining and improving proprietary backtesting frameworks
Validating existing models
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Attractive base salary
Performance-based bonus program
Comprehensive Private Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Defined contribution pension plan
28 days of paid annual leave
Complimentary lunch on Fridays
Snacks and beverages
Budget allocated for conferences and professional development
Job Description
We are looking for a Research Engineer with strong software development skills to join our team.
Responsibilities will include:
- Streamlining existing processes and assisting with the implementation of quantitative strategies
- Efficiently processing, storing, and retrieving extensive amounts of market data
- Maintenance of and improvements to proprietary backtesting framework
- Validation of existing models and implementation of automated regression tests
- Benchmarking and improving computational performance of research code
- Thorough examination of large volumes of post-execution data
- Serve as the primary resource for software engineering challenges within the broader research team
Requirements
Attributes that position you as an exemplary candidate include:
- Strong expertise in Python, Java and SQL
- Advanced problem-solving skills with a meticulous attention to detail
- Innovative thinking, creativity, and unwavering persistence
- Strong motivation to automate and optimize processes
- Willingness to navigate system constraints and challenge existing limits
- Capability to efficiently construct comprehensive data analysis pipelines including advanced statistics/machine learning concepts
- Flexibility to work beyond standard hours when required
- Experience in distributed/high-performance computing
- A Master's or PhD degree in a highly quantitative discipline, such as mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics, or engineering is highly desirable
- We prioritise your programming skills, raw talent, and potential to make a meaningful impact and deliver value — over unnecessary bureaucracy
Benefits
- Attractive base salary
- Performance-based bonus program
- Comprehensive Private Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Defined contribution pension plan
- 28 days of paid annual leave in addition to public holidays
- Complimentary lunch on Fridays
- Snacks and beverages
- Budget allocated for conferences and professional development
- Office located in Central London
- Visa sponsorship available
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