AXQ Capital

Quantitative Developer

AXQ Capital · New York

Posted about 3 months ago · $150,000 to $200,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
AXQ Capital's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
34% of AXQ Capital's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at AXQ Capital
high
27 stale, 0 reposted of 29 open
Hiring momentum
32 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from AXQ Capital's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for AXQ Capital.

About this role

As a Quantitative Developer at AXQ Capital, you will collaborate with research and engineering teams to enhance systems for strategy research, trading, and risk management. Your responsibilities will include developing backtesting frameworks, improving order management systems, and ensuring code performance and correctness, all while taking ownership of specific components and expanding your role within the tech stack.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of AXQ Capital as an employer.

What you need

  • 0–3 years of software engineering experience, including internships
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Financial Mathematics, or a related quantitative field
  • Solid programming skills and computer science fundamentals
  • Proficient in Python
  • Working knowledge of (or strong interest in learning) a statically-typed language such as C++, Rust, or Go
  • Familiarity with Linux, basic networking, and concurrency concepts

Nice to have

  • Internship, research, or personal project experience related to trading systems, market data, or backtesting
  • Coursework, competitions, or open-source contributions demonstrating strong engineering or quantitative skills
  • Effective use of AI-assisted coding tools

What you get

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with 100% employer-paid premiums for individuals
  • 401(k) with employer matching up to 6%
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts
  • Generous paid time off
  • Regular office-provided meals and team events

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the tech stack beyond Python and interest in other languages
  • The role may require quick learning and adaptation to unfamiliar problems
  • The position is entry-level, which may limit immediate responsibilities and growth opportunities

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Listed by AXQ Capital on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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