What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quantitative Developer position at Alexander Chapman?
🚀 Quantitative Developer – High-Frequency Crypto Trading | NYC or Remote
I’m partnering with a cutting-edge, crypto-native proprietary trading firm that’s actively hiring a Quantitative Developer to join their elite team. This is an opportunity to build the core infrastructure behind fully systematic, high-frequency trading strategies in one of the fastest-moving markets in the world.
You’ll work alongside seasoned engineers from Jump Trading and Tower Research in a small, deeply technical, and high-impact environment, where every line of code directly influences trading performance.
🛠️ What You'll Do:
- Design and optimize ultra-low-latency systems: feed handlers, order gateways, risk engines, and strategy infrastructure
- Build exchange connectivity to both established and emerging crypto markets
- Collaborate closely with quants and traders to drive strategy iteration and performance
- Scale infrastructure for new asset classes, geographies, and evolving market structures
- Contribute to long-term architecture and technical direction—full ownership from idea to deployment
👤 Who You Are:
- Strong C developer with a systems-level mindset
- Solid grasp of computer science fundamentals (CS/Engineering degree preferred)
- Thoughtful architect with a bias for action
- Independent, resourceful, and excited to own end-to-end projects
🌍 Location: NYC
