Developer (C++ and Python) JD

We are seeking a motivated, versatile, and resourceful Developer with a background in C++ and Python to design and develop the tools and infrastructure at Laniakea. Laniakea gives new employees the opportunity to learn from experts in the derivatives industry and build their job around them.

Company Description

Launched last year, Laniakea is a lean, high-growth hedge fund specializing in relative value (RV) volatility strategies across multiple asset classes. The company combines rigorous analysis with industry experience to provide investors exposure to an underrepresented asset class. Our small, dynamic team of five is spread across London, Sydney, and the USA, and as a young startup, we're looking for a hire who is excited to grow with us, get hands-on, and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

Qualities that make you a great candidate:

BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related/equivalent field

0-3 years of relevant professional experience

Strong coding aptitude, numerical and quantitative analysis skills

Ability to ideate, design and develop from scratch

The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently and work in an unsupervised environment

High level competency in C++ and Python

Familiarity or interest in financial markets is a plus

Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities:

Work with the team to develop tools to enhance existing trading strategies, risk management, and data analytics

Play an early and significant role in building out the codebase and infrastructure

Assist in the design and development of high-performance trading strategies

Maintain the codebase as it grows and refactor existing/old code as necessary

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