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Scientech Research LLC

Quantitative Engineer at Scientech Research LLC (Shanghai, China)

Scientech Research LLC· Shanghai, China·

Role details

Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

  1. Implement and maintain strategy models, while improving strategy backtesting frameworks;
  2. Develop quantitative research toolchains;
  3. Maintain quantitative databases and develop strategy monitoring & risk analysis tools;
  4. Deploy strategy code and optimize execution logic.

Qualifications:

  1. Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or related technical fields;
  2. 1-3 years of professional programming experience in production environments;
  3. Proficient in C++ or Python programming languages;
  4. Familiarity with modern data engineering ecosystems is a plus;
  5. Prior experience handling financial data preferred;
  6. Quantitative research/trading experience preferred;
  7. Ability to think critically, rapidly, and rigorously;
  8. Effective communicator with strong teamwork mindset;
  9. Self-motivated and thrives in fast-paced environments.

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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