42 Quantitative Research And Trading jobs in San Francisco.

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Voleon

Data Scientist Berkeley
Skills & Focus: data analysis, machine learning, data curation, data visualization, quantitative trading, portfolio optimization, execution algorithms, data pipelines, insight generation, statistical analysis
About the Company: Voleon is a technology company that applies state-of-the-art machine-learning techniques to real-world problems in finance. For over a decade, we have led our …
Type: Full-time
Benefits: highly competitive compensation and benefits packages, technology talks by our experts, a beautiful modern office, dail…
Member of Research Staff Berkeley
Skills & Focus: machine learning, financial market prediction, portfolio optimization, predictive models, academic research, statistical assumptions, applied research, data sets, trading, productizing solutions
About the Company: Voleon is a technology company that applies state-of-the-art machine-learning techniques to real-world problems in finance. For more than a decade, we have led…
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Relocation and work visa eligibility for qualified candidates
Senior Member of Research Staff Berkeley
Skills & Focus: machine learning, financial market prediction, portfolio optimization, predictive models, applied research, data analysis, statistical techniques, project management, live trading, research publications
About the Company: Voleon is a technology company that applies state-of-the-art machine learning techniques to real-world problems in finance. For more than a decade, we have led…
Benefits: Highly competitive compensation and benefits packages, daily catered lunches, technology talks, beautiful modern office

Msci

Quantitative Researcher Berkeley
Skills & Focus: Quantitative research, Equity factor models, Data science, AI techniques, Statistical methods, Model implementation, Financial markets, Investment challenges, Research papers, Econometrics
About the Company: MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, da…
Experience: Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in a quantitative field. Experience in driving a research project.
Salary: $174,000 - $226,000 /year plus eligible for annual bonus
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Transparent compensation schemes, comprehensive employee benefits, flexible working arrangements, access to learning op…

Blockstream

Research & Trading Analyst Menlo Park
Skills & Focus: trading, analyst, Bitcoin, digital assets, risk management, data analysis, Python, financial markets, research, portfolio management
About the Company: Blockstream was founded in 2014 by Dr. Adam Back and a group of fellow cryptographers and engineers who were passionate about Bitcoin and its potential to chan…
Experience: 2-4 years

Robinhood Markets

Data Scientist Menlo Park
Skills & Focus: data solutions, growth opportunities, statistical methods, machine learning, quantitative finance, risk assessment, A/B testing, communication skills, data wrangling, collaboration
About the Company: Robinhood Markets was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood…
Experience: PhD in a quantitative field with 3+ years of experience or a Master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
Salary: $187,000 - $220,000 USD
Benefits: 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents, annual lifestyle wallet, dedicated mental he…

Drw

Quantitative Developer Palo Alto
Skills & Focus: quantitative developer, systematic trading, real-time analytics, Python, trading infrastructure, portfolio management, execution systems, resiliency standards, strategy simulation, market structure
About the Company: DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets aro…
Experience: Minimum 5 years experience
Salary: $175,000 to $225,000
Benefits: comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with dis…

Aptos

Blockchain Researcher Palo Alto
Skills & Focus: Blockchain, Distributed Systems, Cryptography, Programming Languages, Game Theory, Databases, Security, Privacy, Research, Smart Contracts
About the Company: Aptos is a people-first blockchain on a mission to help billions of people achieve universal and fair access to decentralized assets in a safe and scalable way…
Experience: PhDs at all levels with a passion to see their research in production
Salary: $150k - $300k
Type: Full-time
Benefits: 100% insurance premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, Equipment of your choice, …

The San Francisco Compute Company

Finance Systems Engineer San Francisco
Skills & Focus: Finance Systems Engineer, trading, data feeds, price indices, financial reporting pipelines, startup, fault-tolerant systems, Rust, financialize, market making
About the Company: At SF Compute, our goal is to solve the issue of computing contracts by building a venue where compute contracts are traded in real-time.
Salary: $150K – $250K
Type: Full time
Benefits: Generous equity grant, Retirement matching, Medical, dental & vision insurance, Unlimited paid time off, Parental leave…

Gauntlet

Business Development San Francisco
Skills & Focus: DeFi, quantitative research, market risk, partnerships, DAO governance, crypto-native, lending protocols, outreach, blockchain, integrations
About the Company: Gauntlet leads the field in quantitative research and optimization of DeFi economics, managing market risk and ensuring economic safety for protocols.
Experience: Experience with DeFi primitives and partnerships
Type: Full-time
DeFi Analyst San Francisco
Skills & Focus: DeFi, quantitative analysis, data visualization, market research, on-chain data, content creation, crypto narratives, risk management, digital assets, data-driven storytelling
About the Company: Gauntlet is the premier curator of DeFi, measuring and monitoring risk for over $46 billion in digital assets and managing vault strategies. The company has ra…
Experience: Experience in on-chain data analysis, market research, and content creation, preferably within DeFi or crypto environments.
Type: Full-time

Worldquant

Book Portfolio Manager San Francisco
Skills & Focus: systematic strategies, quantitative portfolio management, statistical signals, market inefficiencies, Python, C++, positive PnL, Sharpe, portfolio management tools, AI and Machine Learning
About the Company: WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets. We seek to produce high-quality predi…
Experience: 2+ years in developing systematic strategies
Salary: $150,000 to $200,000
Benefits: Fully paid medical and dental insurance, flexible spending account, 401k, fully paid parental leave, generous PTO, empl…
Quantitative Analyst San Francisco
Skills & Focus: quantitative trading, alpha research, portfolio management, Python, C++, data structures, algorithms, Linux, problem-solving, financial strategies
About the Company: WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets. They seek to produce high-quality pre…
Experience: PhD or Masters degree from a top university in a quantitative field
Salary: $150,000 to $200,000
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Fully paid medical and dental insurance, flexible spending account, 401k, paid parental leave, generous PTO, unlimited …

Natixis Investment Managers

Trader San Francisco
Skills & Focus: trading strategies, equity trading, fixed income, mutual funds, SMA programs, best execution, trade execution, portfolio management, risk management, compliance
About the Company: We put the best interests of our clients, employees, communities, and environment first in everything we do. We’re dedicated to fostering a culture of collabor…
Experience: 2-7 years
Salary: $55,000 - $120,000
Type: Hybrid
Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 401k plan, tuition reimbursement, student loan repay…

Gauntlet

Protocol Development Engineer San Francisco
Skills & Focus: DeFi, quantitative research, risk models, protocol development, product perspective, smart contract development, treasury management, collaboration, gas optimization, mechanism design
About the Company: Gauntlet leads the field in quantitative research and optimization of DeFi economics, managing market risk and ensuring economic safety for protocols across al…
Experience: Experience in Crypto space, product development, or related technology roles.
Type: Full-time

Natixis Investment Managers

Junior Trader San Francisco
Skills & Focus: equity trading strategies, managed accounts, tax harvesting, portfolio administration, trading records, regulatory issues, trade execution, risk management, process efficiency, attention to detail
Experience: 1-3 years of demonstrated progressive experience
Salary: $55,000 - $95,000
Type: Hybrid
Benefits: comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 401k plan, tuition reimbursement, student loan repay…

Worldquant

Independent Portfolio Manager San Francisco
Skills & Focus: quantitative portfolio management, systematic strategies, statistical signals, asset classes, investment portfolio, research pipeline, programming skills, Python, C++, performance-based compensation
About the Company: WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets. We seek to produce high-quality predi…
Experience: 2+ years in developing systematic strategies
Salary: $150,000 to $200,000
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Fully paid medical and dental insurance, flexible spending account, 401k, full paid parental leave, generous PTO with u…

Modal

Cloud Quant San Francisco
Skills & Focus: Cloud Costs, Vendor Management, Data Science, Optimization, Python, SQL, GPU Utilization, Negotiation, Pricing Strategies, Financial Analysis
About the Company: Modal is building the serverless compute platform to support the next generation of AI companies. We have developed our own infrastructure including custom fil…
Experience: Several years of Python and SQL experience
Salary: $200K – $300K
Type: Full time
Benefits: Equity options available

Gauntlet

Technical Protocol Strategist San Francisco
Skills & Focus: quantitative research, DeFi economics, market risk, mechanism design, smart contract development, financial product utilization, client engagement, business verticals, financial innovation, risk models
About the Company: Gauntlet leads the field in quantitative research and optimization of DeFi economics, managing risk and incentives covering over $35 billion in customer TVL. T…
Type: Full-time

Blackstone

Analyst San Francisco
Skills & Focus: portfolio management, trading, risk management, model outputs, cash management, investment strategies, collateralized loan obligations, data validation, quantitative investment, collaboration
About the Company: Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we…
Experience: 1+ years of experience in corporate credit markets
Salary: $105,000 - $160,000

Blackrock

Vice President, Trading San Francisco
Skills & Focus: trading, financial modeling, fixed income, mortgage-backed securities, risk management, derivatives, Python, SQL, market intelligence, hedging
About the Company: At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.
Experience: 5 years in a related role with specific requirements in programming and financial modeling.
Salary: USD$170,700.00 - USD$210,000.00
Type: Hybrid
Benefits: Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, comprehensive healthcare, leave benefits, and a retirement pl…

Nomura Holdings, Inc.

Principle Engineer San Francisco
Skills & Focus: Equity Trading Markets, Algo Platform, Java, UNIX, Shell scripting, Gitlab CI, memory management, multi-threading, Series 57, trading system development
About the Company: Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomu…
Salary: $200,000 - $250,000/year
Benefits: Includes a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, fina…

Mercury

Risk Strategy Strategist San Francisco
Skills & Focus: data analytics, risk management, regulatory compliance, cross-functional collaboration, process optimization, SQL skills, financial services, quantitative analysis, startup environment, performance monitoring
About the Company: Mercury is building a complete finance stack for startups, creating the easiest and safest banking experience to simplify financial lives for entrepreneurs and…
Experience: 4+ years in an analytical role, including 2+ years in risk or related fields; bonus if in a startup environment
Salary: $149,600 - $158,400 (US) or CAD 136,100 - 149,700 (Canada)
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Base salary, equity (stock options), and highly competitive benefits package

Google

Senior Research Scientist, Quantum San Francisco
Skills & Focus: Research, quantum computing, Python, machine learning, data mining, natural language processing, product innovation, collaboration, scientific publications, project management
Experience: 2 years leading a research agenda
Salary: $166,000-$244,000
Type: Full-time
Benefits: bonus, equity, and additional benefits

Falconx

Crypto Research Analyst San Francisco
Skills & Focus: crypto market, research analyst, data visualization, statistical analysis, market data, institutional investors, trading patterns, communication skills, emerging technologies, relationships with stakeholders
About the Company: FalconX is a pioneering team of operators, investors, and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets, providing a compreh…
Experience: 2+ years of experience in a research analyst role, ideally with a focus on crypto.
Salary: $136,000 - $219,000 USD
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Performance linked bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.

Blackrock

Associate, Portfolio Manager San Francisco
Skills & Focus: Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Risk and Performance Analysis, Multi-Asset, Exchange-traded Funds, Portfolio Re-balancing, Financial Engineering, Python, Structured Derivative Strategies, Investment Solutions
About the Company: BlackRock is the world’s largest asset manager, safeguarding over $5 trillion in global index assets across various markets. They focus on index investing and …
Experience: 5+ years in investment industry/portfolio management
Salary: USD$116,000.00 - USD$155,000.00
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time …

Citizens Jmp Securities

Associate Equity Research - Software Sector San Francisco
Skills & Focus: financial models, financial analysis, investment-driven research, primary literature research, proprietary databases, investment themes, software companies, communication with investors, securities industry essentials, team collaboration
About the Company: Citizens JMP Securities is one of the country’s top middle-market investment banks, focused on providing investment banking and institutional equities capabili…
Experience: 1-2 years of software sales experience strongly preferred
Salary: $100,000 - $150,000
Type: Full-time
Benefits: competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, fle…

3degrees

Market Analyst (Carbon & Clean Fuels) San Francisco
Skills & Focus: Market Analysis, Supply and Demand Models, Forecasting Tools, Trading Strategies, Quantitative Analysis, Environmental Commodities, Data Analysis, Python Modeling, Market Trends, Collaboration
About the Company: 3Degrees is committed to advancing a decarbonized future through bold, swift, and equitable climate action by originating, marketing, selling, and trading envi…
Experience: 3+ years of experience
Salary: $81,000-$104,000
Type: Full-time
Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible paid time off, and more

Equilibrium Energy

Staff / Sr Staff Quantitative Analyst San Francisco
Skills & Focus: quantitative analysis, trading strategy research, energy market dynamics, machine learning, data science, algorithmic decision-making, trading performance analytics, quantitative trading solutions, signal discovery, collaborative culture
About the Company: Equilibrium Energy is revolutionizing the clean energy transition by developing innovative grid-scale energy storage solutions. Our technology and market platf…
Experience: 6+ years experience in quantitative research & analytics, automated systematic financial trading, or similar role, in the US Power Markets
Benefits: Competitive base salary and a comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401k package; Opportunity to own a significant…

Bitwise

Research Analyst San Francisco
Skills & Focus: crypto, programmable blockchains, Ethereum, Solana, Aptos, Sui, NEAR, Avalanche, Berachain, research
About the Company: Bitwise is focused on helping investors understand and access opportunities in the new crypto asset class.
Type: Full-time

Blackstone

Associate - Junior Portfolio Manager San Francisco
Skills & Focus: corporate bond portfolios, risk management, quantitative investment approach, portfolio management, trading experience, Bloomberg, Excel, SQL, Python, Java
About the Company: Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we…
Experience: 2+ years of experience in corporate credit markets
Salary: $105,000 - $160,000
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the advertised role.
Analyst San Francisco
Skills & Focus: portfolio management, credit markets, risk management, trading, model outputs, client content generation, data validations, cash management, interest rate hedging, team collaboration
About the Company: Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we…
Experience: 1+ years of experience in corporate credit markets
Salary: $105,000 - $160,000
Type: Full-time

Worldquant

Quantitative Researcher San Francisco
Skills & Focus: quantitative research, systematic strategies, alpha research, portfolio construction, optimization, Python, C++, data structures, Linux, problem-solving
About the Company: WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets.
Experience: 2-8 years
Salary: $150,000 to $200,000
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents, flexible spending account, 401k, full paid parent…

Blackrock

Associate, Quant Developer San Francisco
Skills & Focus: Python, Java, data analytics, cloud technologies, APIs, investment technology, quantitative library, machine learning, signal implementation, collaboration
About the Company: At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.
Experience: At least 2+ years’ experience working in data analytics environments
Salary: USD$132,500.00 - USD$162,000.00
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare, strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, Flexible Time Off (FTO).

Succinct

Researcher San Francisco
Skills & Focus: ZK proofs, blockchain scaling, crypto protocols, zkVM, proof-generation, written communication, research, interoperability, cryptography, technical writing
About the Company: Succinct's mission is to make zero knowledge proofs accessible to any developer, providing state of the art zkVM technology and a hosted infrastructure layer f…
Experience: Deep understanding of crypto protocols and blockchain architecture, high-level understanding of ZK technology, excellent written communication skills, previous track record of writing on technical topics.
Salary: Above-market salary and generous equity compensation
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents; lunch and dinner provided at the office; optio…

Google

Senior Research Scientist, Quantum AI San Francisco
Skills & Focus: quantum AI, research scientist, numerical optimization, quantum computing, Python, JavaScript, machine learning, data mining, algorithm development, software tools
About the Company: Google is a global company committed to innovation and building a workforce that reflects the users it serves.
Experience: 2 years of experience in leading a research agenda
Salary: $166,000-$244,000 + bonus + equity + benefits
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including bonuses, equity, and other standard benefits.

Stronghold

Director of SHx Markets San Francisco
Skills & Focus: capital markets, crypto, institutional participants, market makers, brokers, exchange listings, liquidity, financial services, network, market structure
About the Company: Named a Forbes Fintech 50, Stronghold’s mission is to improve financial access by powering innovative payment and financial services solutions through our open…
Experience: Significant experience in capital markets and managing relationships across crypto and traditional institutional participants
Type: Full-time

Ridgeline

Performance Measurement & Attribution Engineer San Ramon
Skills & Focus: performance measurement, quantitative analysis, GIPS, AWS, attribution models, investment data management, automation, TWR, IRR, derivatives
About the Company: Ridgeline is the industry cloud platform for investment management. It was founded by visionary tech entrepreneur Dave Duffield (co-founder of both PeopleSoft …
Experience: 5+ years of experience in software engineering
Salary: $200,000 - $232,500
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Unlimited vacation, educational and wellness reimbursements, and $0 cost employee insurance plans

Fabric Cryptography

Cryptography Hardware Engineer Santa Clara
Skills & Focus: cryptography, cryptographic computer, ZKP protocols, framework improvement, customer advisory, programming skills, LLVM, cryptocurrency, secure systems, private computation
About the Company: Fabric believes hardware determines the boundaries of humanity's collective creativity and imagination. We are building hardware for the next generation of cry…
Experience: Deep knowledge of cryptography, programming skills, experience with cryptocurrency or cryptographic products and LLVM

Fabric

Cryptography Hardware Engineer Santa Clara
Skills & Focus: cryptography, hardware, zero knowledge proofs, ZKP protocols, secure computation, programming, cryptographic algorithms, framework improvement, customer advisory, cryptocurrency
About the Company: Fabric believes hardware determines the boundaries of humanity's collective creativity and imagination. We are building hardware for the next generation of cry…
Experience: deep knowledge of cryptography, programming skills, experience working with cryptocurrency or cryptographic products and LLVM
Salary: unknown
Type: unknown
Benefits: unknown

Natcast

Investment Analyst Sunnyvale
Skills & Focus: quantitative analysis, financial models, market data, research, valuation frameworks, due diligence, technology trends, industry metrics, analytical presentations, emerging opportunities
About the Company: Natcast (short for The National Center for the Advancement of Semiconductor Technology) is a new, purpose-built, non-profit entity created to operate the Natio…
Experience: 2+ years experience in quantitative analysis (academic experience and internships will be considered)
Type: Full time