Squarepoint Capital

About Squarepoint Capital

Data-driven investment management for superior returns

๐Ÿข Finance, Corporate, Management Consulting๐Ÿ‘ฅ 251-1K๐Ÿ“… Founded 2014๐Ÿ“ London, Greater London, United Kingdom

Key Highlights

  • Headquartered in London, UK with a global presence
  • Over 300 employees specializing in quantitative strategies
  • Focus on institutional clients with a diverse portfolio
  • Strong emphasis on risk management and technology

Squarepoint Capital is a prominent investment management firm headquartered in London, specializing in quantitative trading and investment strategies. With a team of over 300 professionals, Squarepoint leverages advanced technology and data analytics to manage a diverse portfolio for institutional c...

๐ŸŽ Benefits

Squarepoint Capital offers competitive salaries, performance-based bonuses, comprehensive health benefits, and a generous PTO policy. Employees also h...

๐ŸŒŸ Culture

Squarepoint Capital fosters a culture of intellectual rigor and innovation, emphasizing data-driven decision-making and collaboration among its teams....

Skills & Technologies

Overview

Squarepoint Capital is hiring a Software Developer in Risk Technology to design and maintain their trading risk platform. You'll work with C++ and Linux, focusing on high-performance applications. This role requires 4+ years of relevant experience.

Job Description

Who you are

You have a Bachelorโ€™s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related subject, and at least 4 years of experience in C++ Linux-based development. Your strong understanding of data structures and algorithms allows you to tackle complex problems effectively. You are a team player with excellent communication skills, able to collaborate with diverse teams across the globe. You have a keen interest in software development and engineering excellence, thriving in a collaborative environment.

Desirable

You have experience with scalable large-scale or distributed systems and service-oriented architecture. Your background includes optimizing code for high-performance applications, and you are familiar with messaging systems such as Kafka, AMPS, or QPID. Additionally, knowledge of Python, bash, and/or Q/KDB would be a plus.

What you'll do

In this role, you will be part of a global team responsible for designing, building, and maintaining Squarepointโ€™s trading risk platform. You will work on critical systems that handle trade capture, position management, profit/loss computation, inventory/locate management, and internal order routing. Your focus will be on ensuring these systems are performant and resilient, capable of processing high volumes of trading data efficiently in both live and historical scenarios.

You will contribute to the ongoing investment in the Risk platform, helping to build a new service-oriented architecture that meets the demands of a fast-paced trading environment. Your role will involve collaborating with other engineers to develop solutions that process, propagate, and store rapidly changing datasets. You will also be responsible for code optimization and ensuring that applications meet high-performance standards.

What we offer

At Squarepoint Capital, you will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team that values engineering excellence. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in the finance sector, contributing to systems that are critical to trading operations. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Join us to make a significant impact in the world of trading risk technology.

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