Quantitative Developer, Options Volatility

Millennium is a top tier global hedge fund with a strong commitment to leveraging market innovations in technology and data to deliver high-quality returns.

A collaborative, and entrepreneurial investment team is seeking an experienced developer to join in building critical trading infrastructure. This opportunity provides a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent opportunities for career growth.

Job Description

An established Options Vol team seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quant Developer to join their team in Zurich. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for building robust trading systems and be familiar with the trading process. This role requires someone who is extremely hard-working and comfortable working in a close-knit team dealing with many projects simultaneously. You will be working on our core trading engine and building out trade automations that drive the business.

Location

Zurich

Principal Responsibilities

• Core Trading Development: Develop, maintain, and improve our core trading infrastructure.
• Collaboration: Work closely with traders, researchers, and other developers within the team in a transparent way to understand requirements and deliver solutions across the entire tech stack.
• Code Debugging: Lead daily task debugging of data streams and trading process across both physical and virtual servers, ensuring effective data capture and trading efficiency.
• Front-End Development: Support the team with visualization and tool development process.
• Support: Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for existing trading systems and models.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Programming Proficiency: Strong programming skills in Python, Unix, Airflow, Postgres DB, Flask and JS.
• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or related technical field appropriate to a computational background

• Quantitative Skills: Solid understanding of quantitative finance and statistical methods.
• Knowledge of C++ or Rust is advantageous.

Preferred Experience

• Professional experience in quantitative role, ideally software engineer on a trading desk (preferably options trading).
• Trading Knowledge: Familiarity with the trading process and financial markets.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Work Ethic: Demonstrated ability to work hard and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Team Player: Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Target Start Date

Spring 2026