Scientech Research LLC

Mid-level Quantitative Developer at Scientech Research LLC (, NJ)

Scientech Research LLC· , NJ·

Role details

Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time
Level
Mid level

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, maintain, and optimize in-house research data platforms (including price volume, fundamental, and alternative data), providing quantitative researchers with reliable, high-quality, and stable data sources and analysis tools.
  • Establish protocols for data injection, processing, quality assurance, anomaly detection and archiving, and streamline and improve processes.
  • Work with external partners to onboard new datasets, conduct domain-specific data analysis and data mining for new datasets, and collaborate with quant researchers to evaluate new data sources.
  • Develop and maintain quantitative research tools.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or a related technical area.
  • 4-5 years of experience in programming for a professional setting.
  • Programming skills: proficient in the following programming languages - C++ and Python.
  • Familiarity with the state-of-the-art data engineering ecosystem is a plus.
  • Experience in processing financial data is a plus.
  • Experience in machine learning is a plus.
  • Knowledge of quantitative research and trading is a plus.
  • Being fast, rigorous and critical in thinking.
  • Effective communicator with a strong sense of teamwork.
  • Highly motivated and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Why work at Scientech Research LLC

  • Culture: A research-driven, flat organization where "owners" shape the firm's direction. The team is small (~20-25 people), fostering high ownership and impact.
  • Work Policy: Multiple offices with in-office presence required. Locations are Jersey City, NJ (HQ) and Shanghai, China.
  • Technology: State-of-the-art tech stack (Python, C++, AWS, Linux, Redis, PostgreSQL, React). Works on hard problems at the intersection of finance, AI, and high-performance computing.
  • Perks & Environment: Emphasizes intellectual challenge, team events, and being part of a firm that "never stops iterating." Ideal for those who enjoy deep, hard problems in financial markets.

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