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# Commodities Quantitative Developer

- **Company:** SaltHill Group Inc.
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Backtesting, Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/90181043-22e5-4d34-81c0-e5ca6ff6af80/commodities-quantitative-developer

## About the Role

The ideal candidate combines strong quantitative and mathematical finance skills with hands-on software development experience and a solid understanding of energy and commodity markets. The role requires the ability to translate complex mathematical and financial problems into practical, well-documented, and reliable technology solutions., * An advanced degree (Ph.D. or master's) in a quantitative field (hard sciences required - mathematics, engineering, physics, computer science, etc.).
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 * Strong numerical and analytical skills
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 * Experience with mathematical finance, derivatives, option pricing, and stochastic calculus
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 * Strong understanding of embedded optionality and drivers
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 * Minimum 2-7 years of professional experience in a power or gas quantitative role in an energy trading firm, investment bank, utility, IPP, or energy consulting
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 * Experience with pricing model development and back-testing. Writing and building pricing or valuation models and libraries in a production environment, including back-testing and risk integration
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 * Experience pricing and structuring complex power and/or gas transactions (exotic options, bespoke structures, etc.) desired
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 * Experience in Python and an object-oriented language (C#, C++, Java, or similar) required
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 * Good communication skills
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 * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

## Description

A global energy trading merchant seeks an experienced quantitative professional to join a commercially oriented power and gas Strats team. The Quantitative Developer supports front-office power and natural gas trading teams by developing and implementing quantitative models, pricing tools, and risk management solutions. This position works directly with the originators, traders, quants, and customers who price derivatives and structure complex, competitive deals and products.