Python Software Engineer

Role: Graduate Quant Developer / Quant Researcher

Client: Boutique Quant Trading Firm

Level: Graduate

Compensation: Up to £150,000 Base + Bonus

Location: London (Hybrid)

Overview

A boutique quant trading firm is seeking an exceptional graduate to join a world‑class front‑office team of some of the brightest quantitative minds in the industry. With an effectively unlimited technology budget, a strong performance‑driven culture, and a flat, non‑bureaucratic structure, this is a rare opportunity to launch a career at the very top of quantitative finance.

The Role

You will work in a highly collaborative front‑office environment, contributing directly to the design and development of fully automated, high‑performance trading systems.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining ultra‑low‑latency, automated trading infrastructure
• Researching, testing, and deploying your own trading models
• Writing production‑grade code in Python and/or C++ (team dependent)
• Collaborating closely with senior researchers and technologists

Requirements

• A top‑tier degree from a highly reputed university in a STEM discipline (Computer Science or Mathematics strongly preferred)
• Outstanding fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, probability, and statistics
• Strong programming ability in a modern language such as Python or C++
• Demonstrated passion for technology through personal projects, hackathons, meet‑ups, or research

What’s on Offer

• Ownership of multiple greenfield projects using bleeding‑edge technology
• Work alongside exceptional technologists and researchers, including Olympiad medalists
• A meritocratic, non‑bureaucratic culture with rapid career progression
• Highly competitive compensation and bonus structure

If you are a high‑performing graduate developer or quantitative‑minded technologist looking to break into the top echelon of quantitative trading, please apply with an up‑to‑date CV or email .