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# Quantitative Developer

- **Company:** Venture Search
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithmic Trading, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Digital Assets, High-Frequency Trading, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, NumPy, Backtesting, SciPy, Signal Processing, Systems Integration, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/e6298a33-bee6-42e1-9dcc-7624916d5c84/quantitative-developer

## About the Role

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in C++ and/or Python, a sound understanding of market microstructure and a passion for building high-performance trading infrastructure.

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Our client values individuals who are passionate about innovation and solving complex problems. This opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact, contribute to the development of advanced trading technology and take quantitative strategies to the next level., * Strategy Experience: A proven track record of working with fully systematic high-frequency trading (HFT) or medium-frequency trading (MFT) strategies, including backtesting and execution.
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 * Programming Skills: Proficiency in C++ and Python, with an emphasis on developing systematic research tools, implementing quantitative systematic strategies in production environments and optimising performance.
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 * Industry Experience: At least three years of relevant experience, with a strong understanding of systematic strategies, market microstructure, order types and execution venues for futures markets, particularly CME.
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 * Academic and Analytical Background: Expertise in mathematics, statistics or computer science, supported by strong numerical programming skills and experience with libraries such as NumPy and SciPy.
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 * Quantitative Techniques: Experience with statistical modelling, signal processing or machine learning applied to trading systems would be advantageous.
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## Description

Our client is a proprietary trading firm specialising in systematic and high-performing discretionary strategies across multiple asset classes. The firm leverages advanced technology, quantitative research and sophisticated models to capitalise on opportunities in global markets., Our client is seeking a talented and driven Quantitative Developer to join its trading technology team. The role focuses on developing and enhancing the research infrastructure supporting quantitative systematic strategies, alongside the production-level development and optimisation of quantitative strategies, primarily across futures and other derivatives., n
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 * Research Infrastructure and Tooling: Build and maintain research pipelines and tools for data sampling, quantitative analysis, simulation, backtesting and post-trade analysis to support the assessment and monetisation of live trading performance.
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 * Platform Integration: Develop and integrate quantitative systematic strategies, migrating them from the research environment to the production trading platform.
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 * Execution Systems: Develop and maintain low-latency trading execution systems across equities, derivatives and digital assets.
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