Software Engineer at XTX Markets

Yerevan, Yerevan, Armenia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Algorithmic Trading, Quantitative FinanceIndustries

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience as a Software Engineer in a leading firm with Python as a main language
  • A history of high academic achievement, with at least an undergraduate degree (upper second class or better, or international equivalent) from a well-regarded educational establishment in Computer Science or a related technical field
  • Competency in C++
  • Ability to write Python libraries that would be used by quants
  • Understanding of the operational, maintenance, monitoring and support aspects of a business-critical system
  • Ability to proactively identify problems, bottlenecks, ways to improve workflow and software

Responsibilities

  • Automate workflows for researchers; streamlining, productionising, and testing new models implemented by the Quantitative Researchers (mostly Python)
  • Organise and support production code, checking dependencies, handling missing data, raising timely alerts, and ensuring informative logging etc (mostly Python)
  • Develop ETL processes to handle a vast range of data
  • Write unit and integration tests (googletest, pytest, unittest.mock)
  • Contribute to research libraries (mostly C++)
  • Code review (C++ and Python)

Skills

Python
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Neural Networks
Algorithmic Trading
HPC
GPU Programming
Data Analysis
Econometrics
Financial Modeling

XTX Markets

Electronic trading and market-making services

About XTX Markets

XTX Markets specializes in electronic trading and market-making, providing liquidity across various financial instruments using a sophisticated trading platform that employs advanced algorithms. This technology allows the company to maintain competitive pricing and manage large trade volumes efficiently for institutional clients. XTX Markets distinguishes itself through its commitment to transparency, ethical trading practices, and a strong focus on quantitative research to inform its trading strategies. The company's goal is to enhance market efficiency and integrity while delivering tailored trading solutions and valuable market insights to its clients.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Gym Membership
Health Insurance
Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

Fraudulent schemes falsely claiming affiliation could damage XTX's reputation and client trust.
New exchanges like Brazil's A5X increase competition in the derivatives market.
XTY Labs' launch may lead to increased operational costs and resource allocation challenges.

Differentiation

XTX Markets leverages cutting-edge technology for superior trading solutions and market efficiency.
The firm emphasizes transparency and fair market practices, fostering trust and credibility.
XTX Markets offers tailored client solutions, ensuring strong, long-term relationships.

Upsides

XTY Labs attracts top-tier talent, fostering innovation in trading algorithms.
The Maths Excellence Fund enhances XTX's brand reputation and social responsibility profile.
Dr. Hans Buehler's promotion may drive growth and innovation within the company.

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