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Research Engineer

Selby Jennings

A leading options market maker in Chicago is seeking a Research Engineer to join one of its highest revenue-generating trading teams. This team is known for its exceptional performance and strong, collaborative culture. In this role, you'll partner closely with quant traders and researchers to build and scale the infrastructure that powers cutting-edge research and trading strategies. What you will do: Collaborate directly with quantitative researchers and traders to implement research studies, simulate trading strategies, and develop algorithms for competitive financial markets Design, build, test, and maintain scalable software systems and infrastructure for quantitative research Enhance research workflows, tooling, and data pipelines to improve speed and efficiency of strategy development Work closely with trading desks to understand business needs and deliver innovative, high-impact solutions Who you are: Strong programming experience in Python, Java, or C++ Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering or a related role Passion for solving complex technical problems in a fast-paced environment Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work closely with both engineers and quantitative teams #J-18808-Ljbffr Selby Jennings

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