Cubist Quantitative Developer

<p><strong>ABOUT CUBIST</strong></p> <p>Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures and foreign exchange. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources.</p> <p><strong>ROLE</strong></p> <p>The candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing the research and production pipeline for a medium frequency equity portfolio—maintaining and improving production monitoring tools, and helping with production issues. An ideal candidate should have a passion for technology, take ownership of their work, and thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.</p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p> <ul> <li>Designing, implementing, and maintaining research and production pipeline—including data processing, model building, back-testing, and live monitoring toolkits.</li> <li>Performance optimization in both research and production environments.</li> <li>Troubleshooting and resolving production issues.</li> </ul> <p><strong>REQUIREMENTS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science or other quantitative discipline.</li> <li>3+ years of professional programming experience, preferably in a big tech firm or a quantitative trading team.</li> <li>Advanced proficiency in Python and its ecosystem.</li> <li>Fast learner, strong passion for technology, and keen to explore the latest technological advancements.</li> <li>Experience in software architecture and engineering is a plus.</li> <li>Experience in distributed computing is a plus.</li> <li>Strong quantitative skills and knowledge in statistics and linear algebra is a plus.</li> <li>Commitment to the highest ethical standards.</li> </ul>