Quantitative Engineer

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Scientech Research LLC seeks a Quantitative Engineer for a full-time onsite role in New Jersey. You will implement strategy models, enhance backtesting frameworks, build quantitative research toolchains, and deploy optimized execution while maintaining databases and risk analytics. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, financial engineering, or related fields, 1 to 3 years of programming experience in production environments, and proficiency in C++ or Python; familiarity with modern data engineering ecosystems and prior financial data or quantitative trading experience is a plus. To apply, tailor your resume to projects showing backtesting, data pipelines, and risk monitoring, include production code samples or links, and emphasize collaboration and the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Implement and maintain strategy models, while improving strategy backtesting frameworks;

2. Develop quantitative research toolchains;

3. Maintain quantitative databases and develop strategy monitoring & risk analysis tools;

4. Deploy strategy code and optimize execution logic.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or related technical fields;

2. 1-3 years of professional programming experience in production environments;

3. Proficient in C++ or Python programming languages;

4. Familiarity with modern data engineering ecosystems is a plus;

5. Prior experience handling financial data preferred;

6. Quantitative research/trading experience preferred;

7. Ability to think critically, rapidly, and rigorously;

8. Effective communicator with strong teamwork mindset;

9. Self-motivated and thrives in fast-paced environments.