Patronus Research LLP is a quantitative trading firm that is steering financial markets with advanced technologies.
We are looking to hire Software Engineer/Developers to work with us on the cutting edge of financial technologies.
With us, every day is a learning exercise
You will explore the frontiers of computer science, in areas such as distributed systems, concurrency, operating systems, networks, computer architecture, data analysis, and UI design.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Design, implementation, test, integration, and delivery of Low latency trading systems.
Work on the latest hardware to further reduce latency (Latest network card and its features, latest processor architecture, and OS).
Design our in house trading applications which are robust and extremely fast.
Identify innovative solutions to complex problems and advocate for their implementation by communicating your ideas clearly and concisely.
Detailed study of memory profile of the software to figure out how to further reduce cache misses or further optimize data structures being used.
Work on strategy development which would include working on large data sets and machine learning concepts.
End-to-end responsibility of the full product lifecycle.
Collaborate with other software developers, quantitative traders, and researchers in cross-functional team environments.
Shaping the future of the Core Engineering team through regular interviewing.
Assist in recruitment and undertake any other activity as reasonably requested by management.

REQUIREMENTS

A strong understanding of software design patterns, data structures, algorithms, and best practices.
1-3 years strong experience in developing high-performance, multi-threaded applications using C++.
Expert knowledge of scripting languages such as Perl, Python, and UNIX shell.
Exposure to network programming (TCP/IP), computational intelligence, and real time programming.
Excellent design standards and strong debugging skills.
Brilliant problem-solving abilities and analytical skills
Hands-on experience with parallel and distributed computing.
Experience of working in a Linux-based development environment.
Experience collaborating on large software projects.
Good communication skills and interpersonal skills.
A passion for new technologies and ideas

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Candidate should have a minimum, a bachelor s degree in Computer Science from a reputable and cream university/institution
Exposure to trading is desirable and experience working in an HFT firm is preferable
A background or interest in building large-scale, real-time, and distributed applications is desired.

PERKS

In addition to an outstanding and organic work environment with rapid advancement potential, we offer benefits, including:

Competitive compensation to the right candidates.

Annual bonuses based on performance to full-time employees.

Software Developer

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