C++ Software Developer-Quantitative Financial Trading Systems Team

Hedge fund, C, C++ developer, C++ developer, programming, C++ programmer, quantitative finance, quant finance, quant trading systems, quant research, quant scientists,PhD, Maths, Computer Science, ivy league, UNIX, software development, IT NYC HedgeFund is looking to hire an exceptional C++ software developer to work within the quantitative financial trading system team. The role will involve working closely with the quantitative researchers on trading strategy development, designing and writing software to collect and clean vast quantities of data used for research and automated decision making. You will be joining a team of very highly qualified programmers and scientists and you will work hand in hand with them to extend the performance and functionality of their quantitative trading systems. They are looking for candidates who have expert levels of C++ with a very strong Maths background to PhD level In Computer Science, Maths, Engineering from an ivy league university with a high GPA. You need to be able to demonstrate experience working on the design, implementation and deployment of large software projects. Experience wise –you could be a fresh PhD graduate fitting all this criteria with superb technical skills or you could have industry experience of up to 3 years. You need to be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for programming and have the grounding in basic principles and an overall willingness to learn and apply new programming languages and tools. C/ C++ programming skills are essential as is a high level of expertise in systems programming on Unix and Windows. Familiarity with software development tools such as bug tracking systems and version control are a plus.Financial knowledge is not a pre requisite for this position but a genuine interest in finance supported by background reading will be regarded as a bonus.  Please send a Word CV to Sara Hunter at quants@ekafinance.com Additional Information Location: US-NY-NYC Status: Full Time, Employee Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Reference Code: 90408 Job Category: Accounting/Finance Salary/Wage: Salary Negotiable Relevant Work Experience: 1+ to 2 Years Education Level: Doctorate Contact: Sara Hunter eka finance Apply by Email Phone:+442077910468 View all "eka finance" jobs