Please send resumes to tdevincenzo@futuresgroupit.com or call 212-244-4220 x113 and ask Tom for more details.

Our client, a leading electronic trading firm seeks an exceptional Software Engineer as they expand their highly successful, fully automated computerized trading franchise.  You will work 100% in the business (traders/quants) and have absolute mobility within the firm.

This is a unique opportunity to join a firm who believes the most important factor in their success and rapid growth is their culture; combining a low-ego and respectful environment with vigorous debate, mental flexibility, continuous innovation, and teamwork.  The firm maintains a completely open internal environment with no barriers between traders, developers and quants.  They believe work should be fun, put a premium on quality of life and create an environment to include that.

Financial experience not required.

Responsibilities:

• Key role in the design, architecture and implementation of automated trading systems including risk management and valuation models.
• Learn and internalize the theories behind current trading system.
• Take ownership of system from design through implementation.

Qualifications:

• BS, MS or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering from top school with a high GPA, post graduate degrees preferred
• Excellent C++ or Java programming skills
• Experience with Unix/Linux (Windows a plus)
• Brilliant problem solving abilities
• Demonstrated experience working on the design, implementation, and deployment of large, complex software projects.
• Practical knowledge of data structures and algorithms
• Ability to understand sophisticated mathematical and financial concepts.