Algorithmic Developer at Seven Research (New York, NY)
Seven Research· New York, NY·
Job description
Why Work with Us
Solve impactful problems. At Seven Research, our close-knit team unites brilliant minds passionate about pushing technological and scientific boundaries in the global markets. We provide state-of-the-art resources and cultivate intellectual freedom, enabling our people to develop groundbreaking solutions to the most complex challenges of our field. Our collaborative approach celebrates excellence from everyone, regardless of tenure.
Your Role
Our Algorithmic Developers are researchers and engineers who transform complex quantitative concepts into high-performance trading strategies and systems that are efficient, stable, and scalable. You will be continuously challenged to think creatively while conducting rigorous analysis and improvements regarding market dynamics, strategy behavior, and system performance. If you are excited by the prospect of solving these sorts of problems in a collaborative, research-driven environment, we would love to get to know you.
What We’re Looking For
We seek talented engineers committed to the best algorithmic development practices. No financial knowledge is expected. You should have excellent programming and analytical skills and be excited to apply these talents within our state-of-the-art research and trading infrastructure. You should be motivated to take ownership over core projects and relentlessly drive decisive improvements.
The ideal candidate will possess most of the following:
- PhD, master’s, or bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
- Strong background in data structures and algorithms, and mastery of C++
- Applied knowledge of statistical analysis.
- Passion for solving complex quantitative problems through technology
- Strong communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts
Job Compensation Range
The base salary range for this role is $200,000 - $300,000. This does not include other forms of compensation and benefits that are part of Seven Research’s comprehensive package. We will provide additional detail about compensation and benefits during our hiring process.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment without regard to race, religion, age, sex, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you have any questions, please contact us at careers@sevenresearch.com.
Why work at Seven Research
- Culture: “No corporate ladder” – direct impact on complex problems; collaborative, intellectually rigorous environment.
- Work style: In-office in New York City (hybrid options mentioned in some postings).
- Compensation: Competitive base salaries (e.g., $110k–$170k for recruiting roles, $140k–$210k for developer roles) plus discretionary bonus and 401(k).
- Visa sponsorship: Yes, the company sponsors H-1B visas for international candidates.
- Engineering culture: Emphasis on first-principles research, production-scale systems, and state-of-the-art resources.