Senior Quantitative Developer
Location: Chicago
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Top Prop Futures Start Up - Hiring! This Jobot Job is hosted by:
Ryan Kilroy Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply
Now" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $100,000 - $150,000
per year A bit about us: We are a proprietary trading firm
established in 2016, boasts offices in Las Vegas and Chicago.
Specializing in speculative, active trading of global futures, the
company employs medium-frequency, 100% automated strategies that
span major US futures markets, including CME, NYMEX, CBOT, COMEX,
ICE, and NYBOT. Key Duties and Responsibilities: In this role,
reporting directly to the COO, the ideal candidate is an adept
Python developer with experience in futures trading. The
sought-after professional should possess coding expertise,
algorithmic understanding, and trading acumen. The individual
should demonstrate the ability to independently design, architect,
analyze, and document without extensive guidance. Proactiveness,
dedication, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of the
futures market are essential. We value candidates who excel at
managing multiple tasks (generalists) over those who specialize in
a single task. This unique opportunity involves learning all facets
of automated futures trading and joining a dynamic team of
quantitative developers to research, program, back test, and
implement new algorithmic trading strategies, as well as enhance
existing ones. Why join us? Technical: Languages: Python3
Databases: MongoDB, Postgresql Frameworks/Libraries: Asyncio,
Airflow, Pandas Configuration Management: Docker-Compose
Build/Deploy: Docker Swarm, Git Infrastructure: AWS Operating
System: CentOS8 (Linux) Job Details Work Experience and Education:
5-7 Years of progressive experience as a quant developer or quant
trader at a professional trading firm Minimum 1-3 years of
experience trading futures Proficiency in pre/post trade analysis,
development of automated futures trading strategies, and trade
execution Bachelor’s degree in finance, Physics, Computer Science,
Mathematics, or a related field; MS is a plus Perks and Benefits:
Work from Home Fridays 20 Days Paid Time Off Competitive pay,
Performance, referral, and other bonuses Centrally located gorgeous
Lincoln Park loft office (Onsite required Mon-Thu) Immersion and
training in proprietary trading and growth business (post startup)
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply
Now" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an
inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all
qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Sometimes
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criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable
federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds,
including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative
for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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