or apply directly on Point72 's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 28 days Point72 's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 26% of Point72 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Point72
- low 0 stale, 0 reposted of 228 open
- Hiring momentum
- 281 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Point72 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Point72 .
About this role
Cubist is looking for talented software developers to join their Quant Academy, where they will architect and build technologies that support research and trading activities. The role involves rotating through different trading teams, gaining exposure to systematic trading approaches, and working on technology deliverables that impact daily trading operations. Candidates will receive training in finance and be matched with a trading team based on their interests and skills after the rotation.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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 Point72 as an employer.
What you need
- Undergraduate or master’s degree in computer science or engineering
- Experience in Python and C++
- Detail-oriented and committed to building high quality software
- Clear and proactive communication style
- Ability to estimate project scope amidst uncertainty
- Strong track record of ownership and teamwork
Nice to have
- Experience working with Linux-based systems
- Understanding of systems programming (e.g. kernel development, compilers, embedded systems, networking, file systems, debuggers)
- Knowledge of Git, databases (e.g. MySQL), and web development frameworks
- Open-source contributions
Worth weighing
- No prior experience in finance required, but candidates should have a passion for excellence
- The role involves rotations which may lead to varying experiences and team dynamics
- No specific salary or benefits mentioned in the posting
Summarised from Point72 's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Point72 on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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