Quantitative Developer (USA)

Job Description

Job Description

Trexquant Investment LP is seeking a highly skilled Quantitative Developer with strong C++ expertise and hands-on experience in high-frequency trading environments. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize high-performance short-term trading signals and support independent trading activities. You will collaborate with researchers and technologists while also operating autonomously to build systems that have a direct and measurable impact on trading performance.

Responsibilities

• Design, construct, and optimize high-performance short-term trading signals.
• Support and enhance independent trading workflows, ensuring robust, scalable, and low-latency performance.
• Develop clean, maintainable, and well-tested C++ code for real-time trading systems.
• Profile and optimize system performance across software and Linux environments.
• Collaborate with researchers and technologists to translate ideas into production-grade implementations while operating effectively with minimal supervision.

Requirements

Benefits

Pre-tax commuter benefits.

Applications are open for both Stamford and New York City offices, the latter with a planned opening in October 2026.

The base salary range is $175,000 - $200,000 depending on the candidate’s educational and professional background. Base salary is one component of Trexquant’s total compensation, which may also include a discretionary, performance-based bonus. This position is classified as overtime-exempt.

Trexquant is an Equal Opportunity Employer.