Autumn Compass
Autumn Compass

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TLDR

Design and optimize trading algorithms, build a cloud‑distributed data platform, and deliver high‑performance systems within an in‑house team.

Our work necessitates technical problem-solving skills combined with a good understanding of the underlying technologies and attention to detail, in order for us to gain an edge in our competitive industry. There are many opportunities for learning and growth, as well as opportunities for brilliant analysts to be rewarded for making a big impact. A flat company structure, a relaxed atmosphere and flexible work hours encourages collaboration but also provides freedom for how it best suits you. We have no external clients, and an entirely in-house development and operations team so we are able to see the impact of our efforts in a matter of days, not months.

As a Quantitative Analyst, your role includes designing new and innovative trading algorithms/strategies and applying your data science/machine learning knowledge to analyse performance and identify potential improvements. 

As a Data Platforms Engineer, you will be designing and implementing improvements to our state-of-the-art cloud distributed data platform and machine learning system which powers our strategies and facilitates analysis and trading operations. Work as part of a team of experienced and highly intelligent engineers to produce targeted and effective advancements to our systems.

As a C++ Developer, you will be developing high performance, low-latency solutions to further our trading system and the algorithms that enable us to make intelligent trading decisions automatically at the microsecond scale.

Requirements

Quantitative Analyst

You will have a strong mathematics/statistics background, a history of problem solving, be comfortable with data analysis in Python and familiar with Linux. Other highly regarded experience:

- Any kind of trading (although not required)
- Data science

Data Platforms Engineer

Python systems development experience is essential. Other highly regarded experience:

- Large-scale distributed computing - platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP
- Backend (non-GUI) systems development, particularly involving data analysis and transformation.
- SQL Database time series data processing and analysis
- Machine learning knowledge and experience
- Data analysis and results presentation

C++ Developer

You will have experience with C++, particularly in Linux-based applications and be a strong problem solver. Other highly regarded experience:
- Low level wire-protocols, Google protocol buffers
- Deep understanding of 3rd party APIs

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Opportunities for learning and growth

There are many opportunities for learning and growth

Reward opportunities for analysts

opportunities for brilliant analysts to be rewarded for making a big impact

Autumn Compass is an algorithmic trading firm that merges software engineering, computer science, and economic theory to create automated trading strategies. With a focus on cryptocurrency trading, the company leverages a flat structure and an in-house team to rapidly develop and deploy solutions across various liquidity platforms.

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