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Quantitative Developer

Motion Recruitment
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026
A company in the financial sector is seeking a Quantitative Developer to join their team. In this role, you will use your strong mathematical, statistical, and programming expertise to design, implement, and optimize quantitative models for trading, risk management, and data analysis.

The ideal candidate will have experience collaborating with quantitative analysts and traders to turn research algorithms into high-performance, production-ready code, using languages such as Python, C , or Java. This opportunity is perfect for someone who has a deep understanding of financial markets, robust software engineering skills, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment committed to continuous innovation.

Must have professional, post-graduate experience. Internships or academic work do not count toward requirement.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 3 years of professional experience. Internships and academic work do not count toward requirement
  • Experience with high-frequency trading or low-latency systems
  • Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software engineering principles
  • Programming skills in Python, Java, C , etc.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Cloud computing and distributed systems
  • Advanced degree in a quantitative field

What You Will Be Doing

Daily Responsibilities

  • 70% Hands On
  • 30% Team Collaboration

The Offer

  • Bonus eligible

You Will Receive The Following Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Vacation Time
  • Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Posted By: Rose Baldonado

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