Trading Infrastructure Software Engineer at PDT Partners

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Finance, Trading, Quantitative FinanceIndustries

Requirements

Significant experience programming in one or more of C++, Python, or Java
Experience working with trading systems or financial data, working with low-latency systems, or working in a data science- or research-adjacent role (a plus)
Expertise in systems architecture and OS internals
Bachelor's or Master's degree in an Engineering or Applied Sciences field from a rigorous academic program or equivalent professional experience
Very strong technical and academic backgrounds
Interest in solving complex technical issues, hands-on programming, ownership of business-critical projects, and working on the full life cycle of large complex systems

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain our proprietary software stack using C++ and/or Python
Implement and extend order management, compliance, exchange connectivity, market data, and routing functionality
Design and implement our next generation real-time trading platform
Manage and support the operation of our global trading system, troubleshooting and debugging issues
Monitor compliance-related issues and market/exchange technology changes

Skills

C++

Python

Java

order management

market data

exchange connectivity

routing

real-time systems

debugging

troubleshooting

compliance

PDT Partners

Quantitative asset management and algorithmic trading

About PDT Partners

PDT Partners focuses on quantitative asset management by developing models that identify inefficiencies in financial markets and predict market movements. The firm uses sophisticated trading algorithms that analyze large amounts of market data to find patterns and execute trades accurately. Unlike many competitors, PDT Partners has a long history in algorithmic trading, having been a pioneer in the field since the 1990s. The company serves institutional clients, such as hedge funds and pension funds, helping them optimize their investment strategies through data-driven insights. PDT Partners aims to foster a collaborative environment where its team can continuously explore and innovate, ensuring that all ideas are carefully validated before implementation.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

1993Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Quantitative Finance, Financial ServicesIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Full medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage

Wellness perks and programs

Generous time off and unlimited sick leave

Match charitable giving

Subsidize fitness and exercise

Emergency back-up child and elder care

401k matching and pre-tax benefits

Risks

Emerging quantitative firms using AI may erode PDT's market share.

Intensifying regulatory scrutiny could lead to stricter compliance requirements for PDT.

Technological advancements necessitate costly upgrades to maintain PDT's competitive edge.

Differentiation

PDT Partners excels in quantitative investing with a focus on market inefficiencies.

The firm leverages cutting-edge technology and scientific research for algorithmic trading.

PDT Partners fosters a collaborative culture, encouraging innovation and intellectual curiosity.

Upsides

Rising ESG investing trends offer opportunities for specialized algorithm development by PDT.

Alternative data sources enhance PDT's market prediction capabilities.

Machine learning adoption allows PDT to integrate sophisticated pattern recognition into models.

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