Job Description: Quant Developer Job Summary As a Quant Developer at OptimusPrime Research, you will work closely with quantitative researchers and traders to design, implement, and optimize high-performance trading algorithms and analytical tools. You will play a key role in bridging the gap between research and production, ensuring that our strategies are robust, scalable, and efficient. Key Responsibilities • Collaborate with quantitative researchers to implement and optimize trading strategies and models. • Develop and maintain high-performance, low-latency trading systems and infrastructure. • Design and implement tools for data analysis, back testing, and simulation of trading strategies. • Work with large datasets to build and improve data pipelines for research and production. • Ensure code quality, reliability, and scalability through rigorous testing and code reviews. • Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and methodologies in quantitative finance and software development. • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in real-time trading environments. Qualifications o Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related field. o 2+ years of experience in software development o Strong programming skills in C++. Experience with Python libraries (e.g., NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn) is a plus. o Experience with high-performance computing, parallel processing, and low-latency systems. o Familiarity with financial markets, trading concepts, and quantitative finance. o Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. o Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. o Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Show more Show less
About Us OptimusPrime Research is a quantitative and high-frequency trading (HFT) firm. We build ultra-low latency trading systems in C++ and Python and operate across multiple global venues, including colocated environments at exchanges . Our trading edge depends on a world-class infrastructure that is fast, secure, and highly reliable . We are seeking a Trade Support Engineer to join our Bangalore team. This role is key to providing front-line technical and operational support for our electronic trading systems. Key Responsibilities Provide front-line support and troubleshoot issues for electronic and manual trading systems during trading hours. Monitor trading platforms, exchange connectivity, and data flows to ensure reliability and uptime. Collaborate with traders, developers, and IT teams to resolve incidents quickly and minimize disruption. Maintain system documentation, incident runbooks, and assist with system upgrades and new feature rollouts. Required Skills Bachelor's or master's in STEM from a Tier II institution. Strong technical knowledge of Unix/Linux, SQL, scripting (Python/Shell), and hardware/software troubleshooting. Understanding of financial markets, trade lifecycles, and asset classes. Analytical problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication for coordination with internal teams and external vendors. Flexibility to work varied hours to support global markets.