Quantitative Analyst / Software Developer
Company: Point72
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
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. About
Our Team: KEPL is a fast-growing team at Cubist Systematic
Strategies. We are specialized in trading medium-frequency
statistical arbitrage strategies with high Sharpe. The team is made
up of people from top universities and top tier trading and tech.
We have an open and collaborative culture, and we value rigorous
research and innovative technologies. We are actively expanding to
new markets and assets classes. Role: We are looking for full-time
quantitative research analysts and software developers to join our
fast-growing team and contribute to multiple new initiatives that
aim to expand our business. The candidate should have a passion for
innovation to solve research and trading problems. In this team,
the candidate will gain full-stack exposure and build expertise in
multiple aspects of quantitative research and trading. The
candidate will play an essential role for the team’s successful
expansion. The candidate will also collaborate with other team
members to innovate our research infrastructure which will take our
research and trading capability to the next level.
Responsibilities: Conduct quantitative research to support the
team’s investment process. Build technologies that bolster research
& trading productivity. Develop, maintain, and improve the
production trading capacity. Expand the system to new markets and
asset classes. Requirements: Masters or PhD degree in math,
physics, computer science, engineering, or other related
discipline. 1-3 years of professional experience in software
development or quantitative research. Strong combination of
quantitative skills and programming skills. Proficiency in Python 3
and either C++ or Java. Familiarity with the Linux environment.
Keywords: Point72, Allentown , Quantitative Analyst / Software Developer, IT / Software / Systems , New York City, Pennsylvania
