KDB+/Q Developer High-Frequency Trading, AI-Driven Analytics & Data Engineering

  • New York, NY
  • Posted 14 hours ago | Updated 14 hours ago

Overview

On Site
$160,000 - $200,000
Full Time
No Travel Required

Skills

KDB
Q
Low Latency
High Frequency
Big Data
Infrastructure
AI+
Trading
Analytics
Data Surveillance
Generative AI
CI/CD
Machine Learning (ML)
Predictive Modeling
Anomaly Detection
Reinforcement Learning for Trading Strategies
NLP for Market Data

Job Details

About the Role
A global specialized solutions provider is expanding its U.S. presence and seeking a KDB+/Q Developer as a strategic growth hire. You will design and deliver high-frequency, low-latency trading, analytics, and AI-driven applications that power some of the most data-intensive environments in global finance.

What You ll Do

  • Design and develop performant applications using KDB+ and Q.

  • Build and optimize low-latency, high-throughput systems for real-time analytics.

  • Integrate AI/ML models with KDB+ pipelines for predictive trading, anomaly detection, and real-time signal generation.

  • Collaborate directly with clients in a hands-on, consulting-style capacity.

  • Contribute to projects in user analytics, data surveillance, and tick-level data processing.

  • Explore generative AI and contextual search to enhance surveillance, compliance, and trading strategies.

  • Document solutions clearly and communicate across both technical and business stakeholders.

What We re Looking For

  • Proven expertise in KDB+/Q development.

  • Experience in capital markets, especially high-frequency trading or real-time data environments.

  • Strong knowledge of real-time analytics, data processing, and scalable architectures.

  • Hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks (Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow) integrated with time-series data.

  • Familiarity with KDB.ai or contextual search / generative AI use cases is a major differentiator.

  • Additional strengths: Big Data ecosystems (Hadoop, Spark, etc.); Infrastructure knowledge (Java, DevOps, Linux/Unix); CI/CD pipelines and modern delivery practices.

  • Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.

Why Join Us

  • Stable, long-term role (not a short-term contract).

  • High-impact projects with real ownership and visibility.

  • Collaborative, entrepreneurial team with a production-first mindset.

  • Excellent compensation, full benefits, and strong career growth opportunities.

  • Exposure to next-generation use cases at the intersection of real-time analytics, trading, and AI.

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