Quantitative Software Developer
Company: Point72
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Role/Responsibilities: We are passionate about data. We
collaborate to build elegant, effective, scalable and highly
reliable solutions to empower predictive modelling in finance.
Cubist’s data services group is looking for a junior Quantitative
Software Developer to join our dedicated team. Our group is
responsible for the timely delivery of comprehensive and error-free
data to some of the most demanding and successful systematic
Portfolio Managers in the world. This exceptional individual will
be a member of a small team of data and software developers who
play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day implementation
of a large research infrastructure, and the live production trading
of billions of dollars of capital across global capital markets,
including equities, futures, options and other financial
instruments. Responsibilities include: Building processes and
technology tools to ingest, tag and clean datasets. Assisting Data
Scientists with data processing, enrichment, and product
development. Contributing to existing infrastructure and
applications primarily written in Python, but also Go and C++.
Monitoring and enhancing the automated data collection and
cleansing infrastructure. Researching new technologies for improved
data management and efficient retrieval. Requirements: B.S. or
higher in computer science, engineering or a relevant quantitative
field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics. Proficiency in
Python and its ecosystem (numpy, pandas, polars, scikit-learn),
with an understanding of Python and library internals Proficiency
with Go and/or C++ is not required but is a big plus Hands-on
experience with software architecture and engineering best
practices (testing, CI/CD, monitoring, profiling, version control)
Strong problem-solving skills, ability to analyze and solve
intricate problems, optimize code, and develop efficient solutions
in a fast-paced environment. Intellectual curiosity and a love of
learning. Strong oral and written communication skills. Commitment
to the highest ethical standards.
Keywords: Point72, Bridgeport , Quantitative Software Developer, IT / Software / Systems , New York City, Connecticut
