Quantitative Developer
Location: Remote (UTC / UTC+1 / UTC+2) or Zurich Tech stack: Python, KDB+; C++ (optional); TCP/UDP; Low-latency systems; Git Our client is a fast-growing fintech scale-up headquartered in Zürich, focused on building the infrastructure behind modern trading platforms. Reporting to the Quant Portfolio Manager, this role sits within a cross-functional quant and trading technology team operating across EU time zones, with the option of hybrid work from their centrally located Zürich office.
You will:
- Develop and maintain low-latency execution algorithms for OTC trading
- Implement and optimize real-time systems using Python and KDB+
- Support the deployment and monitoring of systematic trading strategies
- Maintain and evolve internal data pipelines and historical market datasets
- Collaborate with traders and researchers to translate ideas into production-grade code
- Contribute to system design involving networking protocols and high-throughput data flow
You bring:
- 2+ years of experience in quantitative development or systematic trading
- Strong programming skills in Python, with hands-on experience in KDB+ (C++ is a plus)
- Familiarity with TCP/UDP networking protocols and low-latency system design
- Excellent algorithmic and analytical thinking
- STEM degree, ideally in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or similar
- Strong communication skills in English
Our client is a scale-up backed by seasoned investors, building institutional-grade trading infrastructure. You will be part of a fast-moving, product-driven environment where you can:
- Directly contribute to trading strategy performance and execution efficiency
- Work with a technically elite team in a high-ownership culture
- Influence the future of algorithmic trading at the infrastructure level
The company is entering a critical growth phase - this is the right moment to join and help define what comes next. Apply now.
Über den Job

Vertragstyp: Festanstellung
Spezialisierung: Technology
Fokus: Software & Engineering
Branche: IT
Gehalt: confidential
Arbeitsplatz: Remote
Karrierestufe: Direktor
Sprache: Englisch - Beruflich
Standort: Zürich
FULL_TIMEReferenznummer: FEZF5Q-59D51B9C
Veröffentlicht am 7. Juli 2025
Berater: Samir Hertig
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