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Quantitative Developer
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Selby Jennings
New York, NY (In Person)
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Principal Quantitative Developer - Quantitative Research & Technology A leading global investment management firm is seeking a Principal Quantitative Developer to join its Quantitative Research & Technology team. This is a senior, hands-on position operating at the intersection of quantitative research, portfolio construction, and scalable software engineering. The Opportunity You will work closely with quantitative researchers and investment professionals to design and build a next-generation platform for portfolio optimization and backtesting. This role blends advanced engineering with quantitative problem-solving, offering direct impact on investment processes and outcomes. Key Responsibilities Design and implement scalable, low-latency systems to support investment workflows Collaborate with quantitative researchers and portfolio managers to translate models into production systems Develop Python-based services, APIs, and analytics tools Contribute to system architecture, performance optimization, and technical design decisions Requirements 5+ years of experience in quantitative development, financial services, or a related field Strong proficiency in Python, with experience building microservices and APIs Familiarity with optimization libraries (e.g., Gurobi, CPLEX, SciPy) Solid grounding in data structures, algorithms, and system design Experience working in cloud environments (e.g., AWS)