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# Quantitative Developer & Junior Quantitative Strategist

- **Company:** Akuna Capital
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $145,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithmic Trading, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Rapid Prototyping Process, Signal Processing, Parallel Computation, Information Technology, Production Code
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/b65d2c22-c5c1-459b-bea9-3f2ff6fd572c

## About the Role

We are searching for creative thinkers with strong programming backgrounds who can convert ideas into trading solutions, tighten our innovation cycle through rapid prototyping of performant production code, and have the desire to develop a deep understanding of financial markets. No prior experience with financial markets is required., * Bachelors, masters, or PhD degree in a technical field - Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics (or related subject) must be completed upon employment

 * Strong Python programming background
 * Experience in object-oriented programming
 * Exposure to linear algebra and introductory statistics
 * Desire and ability to learn the intricacies of financial markets
 * Must be graduating August 2027 or prior
 * GPA of 3.5 or above
 * Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required on the first day of employment including F-1 students using OPT or STEM

Additional qualities that make great candidates:

 * Experience with generic and/or parallel programming
 * Deeper understanding of any of the following fields: Linear Algebra, Numerical Methods, Statistics, Optimization, Signal Processing, Computer Architecture, Machine Learning, HeterogeneoHigh Performance computing
 * The ability to react quickly and accurately to rapidly changing market conditions, including the ability to quickly and accurately respond and/or solve math and coding problems are essential functions of the role
 * Exposure to financial markets and trading

## Description

* Design and develop production code of trading strategies: pricing models, execution logic and performance optimization along with researchers, traders, and system engineers.
 * Analyze and incorporate market signals in our trading systems.
 * Advance existing codebase and propose new solutions and improvements.


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