Quantitative Developer (Python)

Tower Research Capital, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm founded in 1998, seeks a Quantitative Developer to join one of our trading teams in New York or Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Developing Python tools and code used in research and trading
• Improving existing research and trading code and developing new analysis tools to be used by researchers
• Working on making new datasets available within the platform in a generic, flexible and high performance manner
• Assisting researchers in coding and debugging tasks
• Managing and monitoring code releases during US timezone

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). A Master's degree is preferred
• Proficiency in Python and statistical libraries like Numpy and Pandas
• 1 to 2 years experience in Python development and some exposure to C++ development in a production/industry environment
• Strong knowledge of git, linux and shell scripting
• Collaborative software development experience
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative and geographically distributed environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Nice to Have: Knowledge of equity or futures markets, especially related to reference data, symbology and connectivity.

Anticipated New York annual base salary range $120,000 - $200,000, plus eligible for discretionary bonus

Benefits

Tower’s dual offices and garden roofdecks are located in TriBeCa and SoHo, neighborhoods in downtown Manhattan. While we work hard, Tower’s cubicle-free workplace, jeans-clad workforce, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the premium the firm places on quality of life. Benefits include:

• 401(k) with company matching
• 5 weeks of paid vacation per year plus 11 paid holidays
• Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks on a daily basis
• Reimbursement for health and wellness expenses
• Free events and workshops
• Donation matching program

Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.