Quantitative Research Engineer

Campbell is a quantitative investment firm focused on systematic, multi-strategy investment performance. The Quantitative Research Engineer develops, implements, tests, and maintains proprietary research models, software libraries, simulation and back-testing platforms, and risk and portfolio management systems while collaborating with Research, Operations, Trading, and Market Data teams.

What you'll do:

• Work with Researchers, Operations, Trading, and/or Market Data departments throughout the development cycle – from prototyping during the initial exploratory phase of a project to incorporating new models and innovations into the production system
• Implement, test, and document new models or changes to existing systems
• Develop and improve monitoring, data visualization, and analytics capabilities using modern technologies
• Improve and maintain our existing library of software functions
• Participate in code and design reviews of Research software
• Improve the design and efficiency of our systems with advanced, up-to-date industry trends and technology
• Be an active participant in the development of our simulation and back-testing platforms
• Monitor, support, and troubleshoot our live system of models, in collaboration with production teams
• Work with users to analyze current procedures and suggest process improvements
• Provide multi-faceted information to other departments, including bespoke data requests and answering basic due diligence and performance questions
• Keep up to date with industry trends and current technology and share knowledge with colleagues
• Contribute to the scientific research process by learning and advancing knowledge of our models and the finance industry

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or quantitative/science field (Physics, Math, Engineering, Computational Biology etc.)
• Expertise in at least one common programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C/C++, .NET, MATLAB)
• Knowledge of relational database concepts
• Innate curiosity with a passion for applying technology to solve problems
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Interest in financial markets and/or quantitative investing
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to succeed in a team-based collaborative environment
• Effective verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to interact with users of varying levels of expertise and communicate technical information to non-technical users
• Self-motivated and possessing a solid work ethic
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail

Benefits:

• Hybrid work environment for all associates
• Parental leave
• 80% tuition reimbursement up to $50,000
• Annual $2,000 vacation allowance
• Employer-funded Health Savings Account
• $10,000 family forming HRA benefit
• Group health, dental and vision benefits
• $1,000 fitness allowance
• Free onsite massages
• 401(k) matching 100% up to 9% of your salary, plus an additional annual employer discretionary contribution, up to 7.25%