Research Engineer
About the job
- Bachelor’s in computer science, mathematics, physics, or similar field, with strong familiarity with statistics and quantitative problem-solving
- Self-sufficient ability to implement statistical ideas in code
- Interest in financial markets or learning more about financial markets
- Writing Python code to express statistical ideas and relationships between securities
- Coming up with and iterating upon novel ideas and hypotheses about market participants and dynamics
- Collaborating with teammates on new trading ideas
- Extending existing research tools to support novel use cases and needs, as well as designing and implementing new tools to support research and trading needs
- Strong familiarity with Python and C++ (or equivalent) preferred
- Previous experience in quantitative finance or trading is a plus, but is not required
About the company
Ansatz Capital is a quantitative trading software firm that builds and uses software and a research framework to study and implement trading strategies. The company treats markets as an intellectual discipline, with a lean, collaborative team supported by a high-end technology stack to generate and test research ideas and quickly turn them into trading implementations. Its approach centers on strong teamwork and rapid idea execution, aiming to produce practical, well-researched strategies rather than rely on large, slow organizational structures. The goal is to develop and apply quantitative methods that generate actionable trading ideas and turn them into profitable trades efficiently.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2013
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Its website was updated July 31, 2026, showing an active operating business.
- Lever postings and recent hiring trackers indicate continued demand for engineers in 2026.
- London incorporation on January 23, 2025 expands geographic reach beyond New York.
What critics are saying
- No public funding, revenue, or AUM disclosure makes the business impossible to underwrite.
- Jobera and Scoutify show only four to five openings, signaling a tiny team.
- If trading performance slips, a small prop shop like Ansatz Capital can shrink fast.
What makes Ansatz Capital unique
- Ansatz Capital runs quantitative trading from New York, with a London entity formed January 2025.
- Its Lever postings show research-engineer and software-engineer roles built around strategy deployment.
- The firm markets itself as a lean, technical trading startup with production-critical systems.
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Home Office Stipend
Health Insurance
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401(k) Retirement Plan
Wellness Program