Full-Time

Quantitative Researcher

PhD

Teza Technologies

Teza Technologies

51-200 employees

Systematic quantitative investment manager trading globally

No salary listed

Austin, TX, USA

In Person

Five days in the office per week required.

PhD

Category
Quantitative Finance (1)
Required Skills
Python
Quantitative Research
Java
C/C++

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Requirements
  • A PhD is required in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline.
  • Candidates must have outstanding mathematical and statistical skills.
  • Candidates must have strong programming ability in Python and C++ or Java.
  • Candidates must have experience working with quantitative models.
  • Candidates must demonstrate curiosity, creativity, and a proven academic track record.
Responsibilities
  • Research predictive signals from market microstructure data.
  • Design and evaluate new features using the most granular market data.
  • Develop statistical and machine learning models for systematic trading.
  • Build robust research infrastructure and analytical tools.
  • Work directly with experienced researchers and Portfolio Managers to take ideas from hypothesis to live trading.

Teza Technologies uses a systematic approach to investing by turning advanced mathematics into trading strategies. Its team translates complex research into quantitative models that trade across the world’s largest markets with a global, 24/7 operating footprint. Holding periods range from milliseconds to months, showing a flexible, data-driven approach to timing trades. The company differentiates itself through heavy emphasis on collaborative research—uniting experts across six time zones to continuously develop and refine models, and by tightly integrating people with technology to execute strategies. Its goal is to generate returns for clients by applying disciplined quantitative methods to a wide array of market opportunities.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2009

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Teza posted 14 openings on Ashby by February 2, 2026.
  • July 2026 updates show active recruiting in research, infrastructure, and operations.
  • The firm is hiring junior and senior quants, signaling capacity expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Teza publicized no recent funding, making expansion dependent on trading profits.
  • Teza's public footprint remains jobs-heavy, not product-heavy, through August 2026.
  • Jump Trading, Jane Street, and Citadel can strip Teza of scarce talent.

What makes Teza Technologies unique

  • Teza runs systematic global trading across equities, options, crypto, and gas.
  • Teza's 2026 hiring spans Austin, London, Yerevan, Chicago, and Munich.
  • Teza uses an AEDT and structured technical interviews for quant recruiting.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Flexible Sick Time Policy

Company News

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Teza Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Darden Restaurants in the fourth quarter valued at about $205,000.

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ETFDailyNews.com
Apr 16th, 2024
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Teza Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Genuine Parts in the third quarter worth $1,593,000.

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Teza Capital Management LLC invests $207,000 in Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Co. (NYSE:ZWS).

Defense World
Mar 8th, 2024
Teza Capital Management LLC Invests $205,000 in General Electric (NYSE:GE)

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