Lead Trading Systems Engineer (USA)
Company: Trexquant Investment
Location: Stamford
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Trexquant is looking for a
senior technologist to lead the design and evolution of our core
trading, research, and simulation infrastructure. This role
involves architecting and building scalable, low-latency systems in
Linux environments, collaborating closely with quantitative
researchers & engineers, and driving next-generation simulation and
execution platforms. Responsibilities Design, build, and enhance
core infrastructure systems that support trading, research, and
operations, including integration with the firm’s Order Management
System (OMS). Architect and develop a high-performance multi-asset
simulation and backtesting platform capable of supporting strategy
research, backtesting, and deployment across equities, futures,
fixed income, and derivatives. Evaluate existing systems to
identify bottlenecks and implement improvements that enhance
scalability, performance, and security. Collaborate with
quantitative researchers and cross-functional teams to ensure the
platform accurately models market dynamics, transaction costs, and
execution behavior while aligning technical initiatives with a
long-term infrastructure roadmap. Design and optimize scalable data
and compute infrastructure for low-latency, high-throughput
processing of large-scale market data across simulation and
production trading. Improve caching, time-series management, and
distributed computation while keeping the simulation & backtesting
framework modular and scalable. Oversee the development,
integration, and deployment of systems and tools in C++, Python,
and Linux environments. Provide mentorship and technical guidance
to engineers and researchers while staying current with emerging
technologies and industry best practices. Requirements Bachelor’s,
Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics,
or a related STEM field. 6 years of experience building
high-performance trading, simulation, or research infrastructure
within Linux environments. Expert-level proficiency in one of these
programming languages: C++ (C++17/20), Java, or Python, with strong
knowledge of algorithms, concurrency, data structures, and systems
architecture. Preference for C++. Experience architecting scalable,
low-latency, high-throughput systems in Linux-based production
environments. Knowledge of market microstructure, execution
systems, and simulation or backtesting methodologies. Experience
designing or supporting OMS, execution, or comparable trading
infrastructure. Excellent communication skills and ability to
collaborate effectively across engineering and research teams.
Financial industry experience is a plus, but not required. Benefits
Competitive salary plus bonus based on individual and company
performance. Collaborative, casual, and friendly work environment.
PPO Health, dental and vision insurance premiums fully covered for
you and your. dependents. Pre-tax commuter benefits. Weekly company
meals Applications are open for both Stamford and New York City
offices, the latter with a planned opening in October 2026. The
base salary range is $175,000 - $200,000 depending on the
candidate’s educational and professional background. Base salary is
one component of Trexquant’s total compensation, which may also
include a discretionary, performance-based bonus. This position is
classified as overtime-exempt. Trexquant is an Equal Opportunity
Employer
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