Quantitative Developer

Location: Zurich

Our Client

Join a leading global quantitative and systematic investment firm operating across all major liquid asset classes worldwide. The company applies a data-driven and scientific approach to investing, combining research, technology, and trading expertise to continuously push the boundaries of performance.

Innovation and collaboration are at the heart of their culture "” empowering teams to tackle complex challenges and deliver long-term value for investors.

Your Role

As a key member of the Crypto Trading Technology team, you will:

• Design, develop, and optimize the quantitative technology stack supporting systematic trading strategies.
• Build and maintain front-office systems covering data pipelines, risk management, live trading, post-trade operations, and infrastructure.
• Collaborate closely with quants and traders to deploy, monitor, and automate 24/7 trading strategies.
• Integrate with DeFi venues and manage real-time on-chain data feeds.
• Work on greenfield developments while also enhancing an existing advanced trading platform.
• Mentor junior engineers and uphold exceptional coding and architectural standards.

Your Profile

• 3 to 10 years of professional experience in software engineering, ideally in a trading or quantitative environment.
• Strong expertise in C++; Python proficiency is a plus.
• Background in systematic or algorithmic trading is an advantage.
• Demonstrated interest or hands-on experience in crypto and DeFi ecosystems.
• Deep understanding of real-time, high-performance systems and scalable architecture design.
• Commitment to clean code, testing, and continuous integration practices.
• Excellent teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS is a plus.

What They Offer

• Exposure to a cutting-edge crypto and quantitative trading environment.
• Collaborative culture where innovation and technical excellence are key.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Modern, inclusive workplace supporting work-life balance and professional growth.