Quantitative Research Analyst
PIMCO (Pacific Investment Management Company, LLC)2 years ago
New York, NY, USASenior / Staff+
Base Salary
$187k - $265k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and develop large-scale software architecture and analytics systems primarily in C++.
- Enhance a platform providing pre-trade and risk valuations across the fixed-income universe.
- Lead enhancements across the codebase, processes, and applications.
- Integrate systems across multiple languages and support high-performance computing, cloud computing, messaging, and caching.
- Manage robust production releases in a highly hands-on environment.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in computer science or hard science/engineering.
- 5–10 years of professional experience with large-scale analytics systems at top-tier financial firms.
- Extensive C++ programming experience, including STL, Boost, design patterns, and modern C++.
- Experience integrating across multiple languages, including Boost.Python.
- Ability to lead enhancements across codebases, processes, and applications with strong attention to detail and quality standards.
- Direct experience with fixed-income trading systems is preferred.
- Graduation from a top school is preferred.
About PIMCO (Pacific Investment Management Company, LLC)
PIMCO is a global investment manager focused on active fixed-income strategies. It manages portfolios across public and private credit, securitized products, and macro fixed income for institutions, financial advisors, and individual investors, earning management and performance fees. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Newport Beach, California, the privately held firm offers mutual funds, ETFs, and separate accounts in markets worldwide.