Tower Research Capital, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm founded in 1998, seeks a Quant Developer to join one of its trading teams in London. You will be joining the EMEA Development team and as a Quant Developer, you will be in charge of improving the current research framework through the development of existing and new tools, and provide close day-to-day support to the quantitative research team on-site.
Responsibilities
Designing and implementing a low latency high-frequency trading platform
Assisting in the development of a tick by tick backtesting research platform
Assisting in development and optimizing large-scale parallel computation problems that requires large quantities of data shared across resources
Optimizing the computational efficiency of existing machine learning based algorithms to drive higher performance and faster learning rates
Developing systems, interfaces and tools to historical market data and trading simulations that increase research productivity
Creating tools to analyze data and generate insights that research decisions are based on
Qualifications
Bachelor's, Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
A strong background in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming in C++
Brilliant problem-solving abilities
The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills
Python and/or financial markets experience is preferred but not required
Benefits
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Tower Research Capital is seeking a Python Developer to build and support a Python data science platform for global trading research. The role covers ETL pipelines, visualization, compute infrastructure, in-house tools,
Tower’s headquarters are in the historic Equitable Building, right in the heart of NYC’s Financial District and our impact is global, with over a dozen offices around the world.
At Tower, we believe work should be both challenging and enjoyable. That is why we foster a culture where smart, driven people thrive – without the egos. Our open concept workplace, casual dress code, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the value we place on a friendly, collaborative environment where everyone is respected, and great ideas win.
Our benefits include:
Generous paid time off policies
Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region
Hybrid working opportunities
Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
In-office wellness experiences and reimbursement for select wellness expenses (e.g., gym, personal training and more)
Company-sponsored sports teams and fitness events
Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving
Social events, happy hours, treats, and celebrations throughout the year
Workshops and continuous learning opportunities
At Tower, you’ll find a collaborative and welcoming culture, a diverse team and a workplace that values both performance and enjoyment. No unnecessary hierarchy. No ego. Just great people doing great work – together.
Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.
About Tower Research Capital
Financial Services1,001-5,000Founded 1998
Tower Research Capital is a quantitative trading firm that builds high-performance technology and independent trading teams to trade across global markets and asset classes.