Quantitative Developer (Python / AWS) | Elite Boston Hedge Fund (New Team Build)

Quantitative Developer (Python / AWS) | Elite Boston Hedge Fund (New Team Build)

I'm partnered with an elite hedge fund in Boston on the continued build out of a new Quant Dev team (this is the 3rd hire on this team). The leader of this team headed quant development for a Tier 1 Hedge Fund, so this is a very exciting opportunity to join the team as the 3rd hire and work with an exceptional leader.

This role will partner directly with portfolio managers on long-term projects as the lead technical resource, designing and building greenfield systems (next-gen quant research platform, analytics, portfolio management, and trading systems). This is a lean firm with established engineering and infrastructure teams that have been working to modernize their tech stack and build cutting-edge tools and applications. There is very little bureaucracy limiting the velocity of development and ideation, and this firm prides itself on its meritocratic culture, internal skills development programs, and internal mobility.

Responsibilities

The lead technical resource partnering directly with an exceptional portfolio manager and embedded within their team.

Design and develop greenfield systems (next-gen quant research platform, analytics, portfolio management, and trading systems).

After completing a greenfield system for one portfolio manager, move to another investment team long-term to partner with a different manager, ensuring focus stays on building new things.

Own complex projects from ideation to execution, wearing multiple hats and driving initiative to completion.

Act as a thought partner to the portfolio manager, learning their business / strategies and contributing beyond pure implementation.

Skills

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Math or Physics.

5+ years of experience with Python.

2+ years of experience as a Quant Developer or Software Engineer directly supporting researchers, portfolio managers, or traders.

Nice to have

AWS.

Experience building data-intensive dashboards, front-ends, or basic UIs.

Experience owning / driving complex zero-to-one initiatives.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Finance, and Information Technology

Industries

Investment Management, Capital Markets, and Software Development

Base pay range

$300,000.00 / yr - $600,000.00 / yr

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