Junior Developer (C++ and Python) - Laniakea Funds : Job Details

Developer (C++ and Python) JD We are seeking a motivated, versatile, and resourceful Developer with a background in C++ and Python to design and develop the tools and infrastructure at Laniakea. Laniakea gives new employees the opportunity to learn from experts in the derivatives industry and build their job around them. Company Description Launched last year, Laniakea is a lean, high-growth hedge fund specializing in relative value (RV) volatility strategies across multiple asset classes. The company combines rigorous analysis with industry experience to provide investors exposure to an underrepresented asset class. Our small, dynamic team of five is spread across London, Sydney, and the USA, and as a young startup, we're looking for a hire who is excited to grow with us, get hands-on, and adapt in a fast-paced environment Requirements Qualities that make you a great candidate:

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related/equivalent field

• 0-3 years of relevant professional experience

• Strong coding aptitude, numerical and quantitative analysis skills

• Ability to ideate, design and develop from scratch

• The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently and work in an unsupervised environment

• High level competency in C++ and Python

• Familiarity or interest in financial markets is a plus

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

• Work with the team to develop tools to enhance existing trading strategies, risk management, and data analytics

• Play an early and significant role in building out the codebase and infrastructure

• Assist in the design and development of high-performance trading strategies

• Maintain the codebase as it grows and refactor existing/old code as necessary