Scientech Research LLC

Quantitative Developer Intern at Scientech Research LLC (Shanghai, China)

Scientech Research LLC· Shanghai, China·

Role details

Work type
Onsite
Employment
Internship

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

  1. Design and implement low-latency live trading platforms in C++.
  2. Design and implement high-performance backtesting research framework in a cloud computing ecosystem.

Qualifications:

  1. Experience in writing C++ in a large-scale codebase for a professional setting.
  2. Experience in Python programming language.
  3. Work experience with low latency trading platforms is a plus.
  4. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS is a plus.
  5. Knowledge with ReactJS and node is a plus.
  6. Being fast, critical and reasonable in thinking.
  7. Good communicator, being rigorous, patient, and having a strong sense of teamwork.
  8. Highly motivated, and able to work 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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