Senior Quant Developer Engineer

About the Company

BestEx Research is a financial technology and research firm specializing in building sophisticated execution algorithms and transaction cost modeling tools servicing multiple asset classes. The firm provides high-performance algorithmic execution services to hedge funds, CTAs, asset managers, and banks through a traditional electronic broker and in a broker-neutral Software as a Service (SaaS) model.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement execution algorithms across global markets
• Build exchange simulators and tick-level backtesting frameworks
• Develop Smart Order Routing systems across lit and dark venues
• Create models for market impact, price prediction, and volume forecasting
• Build high-performance trading systems optimized for throughput and latency
• Develop core infrastructure to support new asset classes and global markets
• Collaborate closely with global quants, traders, and senior engineers
• Analyze system performance across app, OS, and hardware layers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s from a top-tier CS, Math, or Engineering program
• 6+ years hands-on C++ experience (C++14/17/20) in performance-sensitive applications
• Strong fundamentals in data structures, OS, networks, and concurrency
• Experience with large-scale, real-time systems
• Python fluency for data analysis and prototyping (preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep experience with TCP/IP, multi-threading, and latency optimization
• Prior work on trading platforms, FIX engines, or exchange protocols
• SQL optimization and experience with research or market data pipelines
• Contributions to open-source C++/Python performance tools

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including equity and cash bonuses
• 5-week structured training program covering market microstructure and algorithmic execution
• Direct mentorship from senior algorithmic trading and software engineering veterans
• Global exposure with opportunities to collaborate with U.S., Singapore, or London offices