Quantitative Developer
Quantitative Developer, Options Volatility
Millennium is a top tier global hedge fund with a strong commitment to leveraging market innovations in technology and data to deliver high-quality returns.
A collaborative, and entrepreneurial investment team is seeking an experienced developer to join in building critical trading infrastructure. This opportunity provides a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent opportunities for career growth.
Job Description
An established Options Vol team seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quant Developer to join their team in Zurich. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for building robust trading systems and be familiar with the trading process. This role requires someone who is extremely hard-working and comfortable working in a close-knit team dealing with many projects simultaneously. You will be working on our core trading engine and building out trade automations that drive the business.
Location
Zurich
Principal Responsibilities
- Core Trading Development : Develop, maintain, and improve our core trading infrastructure.
- Collaboration : Work closely with traders, researchers, and other developers within the team in a transparent way to understand requirements and deliver solutions across the entire tech stack.
- Code Debugging : Lead daily task debugging of data streams and trading process across both physical and virtual servers, ensuring effective data capture and trading efficiency.
- Front-End Development : Support the team with visualization and tool development process.
- Support : Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for existing trading systems and models.
Preferred Technical Skills
Programming Proficiency : Strong programming skills in Python, Unix, Airflow, Postgres DB, Flask and JS.Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or related technical field appropriate to a computational backgroundQuantitative Skills : Solid understanding of quantitative finance and statistical methods.Knowledge of C++ or Rust is advantageous.Preferred Experience
Professional experience in quantitative role, ideally software engineer on a trading desk (preferably options trading).Trading Knowledge : Familiarity with the trading process and financial markets.Problem-Solving : Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Attention to Detail : Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.Work Ethic : Demonstrated ability to work hard and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.Team Player : Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.Communication Skills : Strong verbal and written communication skills.Target Start Date
Spring 2026