ABOUT CUBIST
Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures and foreign exchange. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources.
ROLE/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Building components for both live trading and simulation of global equities portfolios
 
- Building tools for simulation, portfolio construction, dashboards, and the research framework
 
- Designing and deploying new features to improve portfolio construction methodology and process
 
- Maintaining and updating the platform, ensuring its stability, robustness, and security
 
- Identifying deficiencies in the trading platform and deploying solutions
 
- Developing robust data checking and storage procedures
 
- Troubleshooting and resolving any systems related issues and handling the release of code fixes and enhancements
 
REQUIREMENTS:
- Master’s degree or higher in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or other quantitative discipline
 
- 2+ years of experience designing and developing research tools at a tech firm or quant hedge fund
 
- Experience with systematic portfolio construction for equities a plus
 
- Strong programming skills in Python
 
- Experience with kdb, database design, and large datasets
 
- Willing to take ownership of his/her work, working both independently and within a small team
 
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards