Software Engineer (KDB+/Q) - Up to $320,000 + Bonus + Package (New York)

📊 KDB+/Q Developer

A leading global hedge fund is looking for a KDB+/Q Developer to play a key role in the evolution of its next-generation research and analytics platform. This is an opportunity to work at the heart of a technology-driven investment business, building the infrastructure that powers data-intensive research, trading, and portfolio management across global markets.

Working closely with Quantitative Researchers, Traders, and Portfolio Managers, you'll help design and deliver high-performance data solutions that are critical to the firm's investment process. The role offers significant ownership, technical challenge, and the opportunity to influence the direction of a business-critical platform.

💡 Why Join?

🌍 Drive Platform Evolution

Contribute to the design and development of a strategic research and analytics platform used across the investment organisation.

🧠 High-Impact Work

Build systems that directly support investment decisions, trading workflows, and research initiatives.

⚡ Solve Complex Technical Challenges

Work on large-scale, real-time data problems requiring performance, scalability, and reliability.

🎯 Ownership & Autonomy

Take responsibility for key projects in an environment that values innovation, initiative, and technical excellence.

🏆 Exceptional Team

Collaborate with highly accomplished engineers, quantitative researchers, and investment professionals in a fast-paced, collaborative culture.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimise high-performance KDB+/Q solutions for research and trading applications
• Develop scalable infrastructure for real-time market data processing and analytics
• Partner closely with quantitative researchers, traders, and portfolio managers to deliver business-critical technology
• Improve the performance, reliability, and scalability of existing data platforms
• Contribute to architecture decisions and the long-term development of the firm's data ecosystem

🔍 What We're Looking For

• Strong commercial experience with KDB+/Q development
• Expertise in building high-performance data platforms and analytics systems
• Experience working with real-time market data, trading systems, or financial technology environments
• Understanding of scalable, low-latency architectures and distributed systems
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with technical and business stakeholders

📩 Interested?

Multiple KDB+/Q opportunities are currently available across New York, ranging from hands-on engineering positions to senior and strategic leadership roles.

For a confidential discussion, please contact

📧 obloom@hunterbond.com