Quantitative Developer at Xantium (London, United Kingdom / New York, NY / Salt Lake City, UT)

Xantium · London, United Kingdom / New York, NY / Salt Lake City, UT·17h ago

Job description

At Xantium, our Quantitative Developers build software and frameworks that power our quantitative trading. Quantitative Developer responsibilities vary depending on the team and scope. These individuals may have Research Engineer, Software Developer, or other titles elsewhere. The common thread for our Quantitative Developers is strong programming combined with quantitative acumen

Projects for a Quantitative Developer may include:

Providing fast market data to a trading system
Building an integrated research and execution framework for fast predictors
Creating simulation and research frameworks in a cloud environment
Providing a robust research framework for a new asset class

Our tech stack is a blend of Python and C++ that runs both on-prem and in the cloud.

Compensation: Quantitative Developers in New York can expect to earn $175,000 to $225,000+ base. Total compensation for all Quantitative Developers also includes a large annual bonus which is guaranteed in year one and based on employee and firm performance thereafter.

Why work at Xantium

Culture: Values of collaboration, curiosity, and excellence. Teams operate with freedom and ownership, challenging the status quo.
Work environment: Small team mentality with institutional resources – “startup velocity” within a large firm. Cross-team interactions are encouraged.
Remote/hybrid/office policy: Not explicitly stated, but roles are listed for specific office locations (London, New York, Salt Lake City, Abu Dhabi), suggesting in-office presence.
Notable perks: Investment in training and mentorship; sponsorship of prestigious mathematics competitions; involvement in charitable activities (e.g., Great Ormond Street Hospital).
Engineering culture: Strong emphasis on quantitative development, infrastructure, and low-latency systems. Tech stack includes bash, Linux, SQL, Unix, C/C++.

About Xantium

Company Overview

One-liner: Xantium is a global multi-strategy investment firm that combines quantitative research with human expertise to trade across equities, futures, options, FX, bonds, and commodities.
Entity Type: Private (division of Tudor Group, a partnership)
Headquarters: New City, New York, United States (with offices in London, Salt Lake City, and Abu Dhabi)
Founded: 2019 (as part of Tudor Group)
Founders: Not publicly disclosed (part of the Tudor Group structure)

Core Business

Primary industry/industries: Investment Management / Hedge Funds / Quantitative Finance
Target customers: Institutional investors (via Tudor Group); the firm itself trades proprietary capital
Mission or purpose statement: "We build technology enhanced by human insight to trade global markets" – combining institutional strength with startup velocity to find opportunities others may miss.

Products & Services

Multi-Strategy Trading: Systematic, quantitative, and discretionary/fundamental strategies across global markets. The firm uses Bayesian statistics and human judgment to identify opportunities.
Technology Infrastructure: Proprietary trading platform designed for speed and scalability, enabling rapid deployment of new strategies.
Research & Development: In-house quantitative research, fundamental analysis, and software development teams collaborate to refine trading models.

Market Standing

Valuation/Market Cap: Not disclosed (Xantium is a division of the privately held Tudor Group)
Key Metric: Total Funding – Not applicable (internally funded by Tudor Group); Headcount ~139 employees with +147% YoY growth (LinkedIn data)
Notable Investors/Partners: Tudor Investment Corporation (parent), Tudor Capital Europe LLP (affiliate), and other Tudor Group entities. Partners include academic institutions (e.g., sponsorship of European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad).
Growth Signals: Rapid headcount growth (+147% YoY), expansion into Abu Dhabi office, active hiring across multiple roles (Quantitative Developer, Researcher, Trader, Operations Engineer), and sponsorship of EGMO 2026.

Competitive Advantages

Multi-strategy approach: Combines quantitative, systematic, and discretionary strategies, allowing diversification across asset classes and market conditions.
Bayesian + human judgment: Uses statistical priors and evidence-based refinement, differentiating from purely black-box quant firms.
Institutional resources with startup velocity: Access to Tudor Group’s capital and infrastructure while maintaining small, autonomous teams.
Cross-disciplinary collaboration: Quantitative researchers, developers, fundamental analysts, and traders work together closely, fostering innovation.

Strategic Focus

Technology-driven scaling: Building a technology stack that enables rapid strategy deployment and short feedback loops.
Talent acquisition: Aggressively hiring quantitative researchers, developers, and traders across multiple offices, with emphasis on mentorship and training.
Global expansion: Established office in Abu Dhabi, signaling intent to tap into Middle East markets and talent.
Supporting STEM education: Sponsorship of EGMO demonstrates commitment to developing future quantitative talent.

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