Quant Data Engineer at Quest Partners LLC

Are you ready to push the boundaries of quantitative finance and build the infrastructure that powers global investment strategies? At Quest Partners, we are a New York-based quantitative investment advisor managing approximately $2.5 billion in assets. Since our founding in 2001 by Nigol Koulajian, we have dedicated ourselves to developing specialized strategies focused on convexity. We are looking for a talented individual to join our Research Technology team and help us evolve the platforms that support our institutional clients, including leading pension plans and foundations.

What you bring

As a Quant Data Engineer, you will take on a full-time role focused on our computationally intensive research environment. You will be based on-site in the United States, working closely with our team to refine our data platforms and backtesting engines. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Managing the onboarding of complex financial data from a variety of sources like Bloomberg, CQG, and OneTick.
• Designing and maintaining resilient, high-performance data workflows that transform raw information into enriched research datasets.
• Developing sophisticated ETL frameworks using modern technologies such as Snowflake, Airflow, Apache Spark, and Python to strengthen our firm's foundational infrastructure.

Requirements

We are looking for a candidate who combines technical rigor with a genuine passion for financial markets. You should hold a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics, or possess equivalent professional experience. We value a strong grasp of algorithms, data structures, and big data architectures. You should be highly proficient in SQL, Python, and an object-oriented language like C#. Furthermore, you should have experience with AWS cloud services and CI/CD methodologies. We are seeking someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple work streams while analyzing unstructured datasets to solve complex business problems.

What we offer

We provide a base salary range of $150,000 to $250,000 for this position. Your final compensation will be determined based on your unique qualifications, education, and skill level. In addition to this base pay, we offer a discretionary bonus and a competitive, comprehensive benefits package designed to support our team members.

How to Apply

If you are excited about the prospect of working at the intersection of technology and quantitative finance, we encourage you to submit your application. Please note that by applying, you consent to Quest Partners LLC using your mobile phone number for SMS messaging regarding your candidacy.