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/RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Building components for both live trading and simulation of global equities portfolios</li> <li>Building tools for simulation, portfolio construction, dashboards, and the research framework</li> <li>Designing and deploying new features to improve portfolio construction methodology and process</li> <li>Maintaining and updating the platform, ensuring its stability, robustness, and security</li> <li>Identifying deficiencies in the trading platform and deploying solutions</li> <li>Developing robust data checking and storage procedures</li> <li>Troubleshooting and resolving any systems related issues and handling the release of code fixes and enhancements</li> </ul> <p><strong>REQUIREMENTS:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Master’s degree or higher in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or other quantitative discipline</li> <li>2+ years of experience designing and developing research tools at a tech firm or quant hedge fund</li> <li>Experience with systematic portfolio construction for equities a plus</li> <li>Strong programming skills in Python</li> <li>Experience with kdb, database design, and large datasets</li> <li>Willing to take ownership of his/her work, working both independently and within a small team</li> <li>Commitment to the highest ethical standards</li> </ul>