About the company
At IEX, we’re passionate about building technology that moves industries forward. Our story began when we built a stock exchange designed to deliver high-performance results for all investors. Our goal is to build transformative technology without ever compromising our integrity - and we’re just getting started.
Job Summary
IEX is looking for a talented Quantitative Developer to join our matching engine development team.
Using knowledge of C/C++, Java (in a low latency environment), Python, and Shell as well as Linux and Git, lead research and product development related to algorithmic trading in U.S. equity markets. Evaluate new technology projects to understand technical benefits and assess feasibility. Maintain knowledge of U.S. equities market structure, quality of execution, and exchange order types as well as U.S. market micro-structure and its regulatory rules (Reg NMS, ISO, dark pools).
Requires: Master’s degree in Operations Research, Statistics, or a closely related field and one year of experience in job offered or in quantitative analysis in the equity trading industry, or bachelor’s degree in the same fields, and 5 years of post-baccalaureate progressive experience in field, which includes one year of experience in the job offered or in quantitative analysis in the equity trading industry, or any suitable combination of education, training, or experience. Requires 2 years using Python or similar data analysis language, and 2 years using Java or similar objected oriented programming language. Here at IEX, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and culture. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. This policy not only complies with all applicable laws and protects workers' rights but is vital to IEX’s overall mission and values.