Scientech Research LLC

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

Scientech Research LLC· , NJ·

Role details

Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

  1. 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.
  2. Establish protocols for data injection, processing, quality assurance, anomaly detection and archiving, and streamline and improve processes.
  3. 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.
  4. Develop and maintain quantitative research tools.

Qualifications:

  1. Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or a related technical area.
  2. 4-5 years of experience in programming for a professional setting.
  3. Programming skills: proficient in the following programming languages - C++ and Python.
  4. Familiarity with the state-of-the-art data engineering ecosystem is a plus.
  5. Experience in processing financial data is a plus.
  6. Experience in machine learning is a plus.
  7. Knowledge of quantitative research and trading is a plus.
  8. Being fast, rigorous and critical in thinking.
  9. Effective communicator with a strong sense of teamwork.
  10. 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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