Full-Time

Quantitative Developer

Vatic Investments

Vatic Investments

11-50 employees

Quantitative trading with autonomous AI agents

Compensation Overview

$150k - $350k/yr

New York, NY, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Quantitative Finance (1)
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Python
Neural Networks
Machine Learning
C/C++
Linux/Unix

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Requirements
  • Earned or will earn a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related field
  • 2+ years’ experience building high-performance, distributed software
  • Deep understanding of C++ and Python in a Linux environment, with an emphasis on low latency and distributed computing
  • Strong understanding of machine learning, statistical learning, or deep learning methods and technologies
  • Performance tuning/optimization of software and algorithms
  • Exposure to high-performance computing
  • Innate curiosity for understanding why and how the markets work
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with our team to build and rapidly scale state-of-the-art algorithmic trading systems
  • Work alongside computer scientists and researchers helping to enhance their productivity by developing innovative code that enables their work to be rapidly tested and applied to the markets
  • Quantitative Developers are integral in bringing ideas to life and creating real-time solutions

Vatic Investments operates as a quantitative trading firm where traders, AI researchers, and technologists collaborate to create autonomous trading agents and advanced technology for financial markets. Its products use proprietary algorithms and AI to analyze data, predict market moves, and automatically execute trades, aiming to improve market efficiency and transparency. The company differentiates itself by combining cross-disciplinary expertise and in-house, data-driven trading systems that operate autonomously, rather than relying on manual strategies alone. Its goal is to deliver superior trading solutions and insights while generating profits from data-driven trading activities.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Open jobs in July 2026 show continued investment in research and trading talent.
  • Website updates in July 2026 still describe Vatic as a global liquidity provider.
  • LinkedIn posted 2026-graduate quantitative researcher roles at $175,000 to $250,000.

What critics are saying

  • Former director Rosen Kralev sued in February 2026 over a $1.5 million bonus.
  • Business Insider reported fundraising difficulty and expected $50 million in new investments.
  • A second executive suit over nonpayment signals a recurring retention and cash-flow problem.

What makes Vatic Investments unique

  • Traders, AI researchers, and technologists build autonomous trading agents in Midtown New York.
  • The firm sells market efficiency and transparency as its core edge.
  • Hiring spans low-latency C++, AI engineering, and quantitative research.

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Benefits

Ping pong and poker games

Fun Team Outings

Unlimited office snacks

Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Gym Membership

Full health insurance coverage for employees and dependents