Quantitative Research Developer

Austin, TX
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Job Description

Austin, Texas

Bridgefront Capital is a growing quantitative investment firm dedicated to delivering outstanding results. Our team has a track record of superior global risk-adjusted returns in a collaborative
environment. We leverage proprietary technology that enables rapid experimentation and flexible quantitative approaches at scale. Career growth opportunities include senior software engineering or quantitative research roles.


As a Quantitative Research Developer, you will:

  • Implement new investment strategies in coordination with the research team.

  • Develop new proprietary research tools and enhance existing ones.

  • Evaluate and create solutions to increase the speed and capabilities of the research process.

  • Collaborate on other software engineering tasks as needed.


Requirements:

  • Demonstrably exceptional skills in one or more of the following languages: C++, Java, Python, or R.

  • Commitment to writing testable, shareable, fault-tolerant, and scalable code.

  • Strong interest in quantitative finance; a background or interest in math or machine learning is a plus.

  • Bachelor of Science degree required, with a strong preference for a major in a technical discipline from a well-regarded program

  • 2+ years of experience in a professional software engineering role.


If you are currently a student, please check with your campus recruiting office for our job postings.


Benefits:

  • Discretionary bonus eligibility

  • Eligible employees are offered coinvestment in the fund without management or incentive fees

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care options

  • Employer-paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance

  • Catered lunch in the office daily

  • Paid vacation plus paid holidays

  • Retirement plan with employer match

  • Paid parental leave