Full-Time

Software Developer

Market Access

Squarepoint Capital

Squarepoint Capital

501-1,000 employees

Manages quant-driven, systematic portfolios globally

No salary listed

Montreal, QC, Canada

In Person

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Python
Git
Data Structures & Algorithms
Computer Networking
C/C++
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience building software solutions in mission-critical environments.
  • Advanced expertise in C++ programming within Linux environments.
  • Solid foundation in networking, multithreaded programming, and data structure optimization.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; proven experience collaborating in distributed teams.
  • Experienced in designing and delivering high-quality software using modern development practices, including version control and automated testing.
  • Proven skills in Python for scripting and automation.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with trading teams, and other technology groups to gather requirements and deliver effective solutions.
  • Design, implement, test, and optimize sophisticated market access components such as Order Gateways and Market Data solutions.
  • Drive hands-on development and ensure reliability, scalability, and performance in all deliverables.
  • Contribute to design reviews, architecture discussions, and code reviews.
  • Promote and enforce best practices throughout the software lifecycle to ensure maintainability and operational excellence.
  • Integrate comprehensive testing and validation to maintain system robustness and uptime.
  • Provide Level 2 support and troubleshooting production systems and ensuring service availability.
  • Mentor team members and actively participate in knowledge sharing to foster a culture of technical growth and collaboration.
Desired Qualifications
  • Involvement in development of low-latency, high-throughput trading systems.
  • Familiarity with exchange/broker connectivity protocols and financial data formats.
  • Exposure to Market Access technologies for Equities, Derivatives, and other asset classes.
  • Additional scripting or automation language proficiency.

Squarepoint Capital is a global investment manager that uses quantitative and systematic strategies to build diversified portfolios across asset classes, trading frequencies, and markets for institutional investors. Its approach rests on a data-driven platform and advanced technology that power research and model-driven trading decisions, updating portfolios as market data changes. Unlike many peers, it combines multi-asset and multi-frequency strategies with a worldwide footprint (thirteen cities) and a team led by four founding partners, supported by a collaborative culture focused on rigorous research and disciplined execution. The firm aims to deliver attractive, risk-aware returns for pension funds, endowments, and sovereign wealth funds through systematic investment processes and structured portfolio construction.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$1.2B

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Squarepoint's AUM surged to $182 billion by November 2025.
  • Squarepoint grew market value to $96.2 billion with 30% turnover by June 2025.
  • Squarepoint's fee base funds infrastructure across thirteen global offices.

What critics are saying

  • Two Sigma's neural nets capture 20% higher Sharpe ratios in stat arb.
  • Citadel's netting across 10,000 positions cuts costs 40% more.
  • Jane Street undercuts Squarepoint's arb by 15-25bps daily using options data.

What makes Squarepoint Capital unique

  • Squarepoint executes millions of daily automated trades across equities, options, futures, and FX.
  • Squarepoint nets 4,000+ positions internally to slash transaction costs.
  • Squarepoint applies Fama-French five-factor and Barra models for risk management.

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