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Tower Research Capital

Quantitative Developer

Singapore
Level
Mid

Not stated in the posting: salary, work type, visa.

Open. First seen 3 October 2026.

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About the role

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Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998. Tower has built its business on a high-performance platform and independent trading teams. We have a 25+ year track record of innovation and a reputation for discovering unique market opportunities.

Tower is home to some of the world’s best systematic trading and engineering talent. We empower portfolio managers to build their teams and strategies independently while providing the economies of scale that come from a large, global organization.

Engineers thrive at Tower while developing electronic trading infrastructure at a world class level. Our engineers solve challenging problems in the realms of low-latency programming, FPGA technology, hardware acceleration and machine learning. Our ongoing investment in top engineering talent and technology ensures our platform remains unmatched in terms of functionality, scalability and performance.

At Tower, every employee plays a role in our success. Our Business Support teams are essential to building and maintaining the platform that powers everything we do — combining market access, data, compute, and research infrastructure with risk management, compliance, and a full suite of business services. Our Business Support teams enable our trading and engineering teams to perform at their best.

At Tower, employees will find a stimulating, results-oriented environment where highly intelligent and motivated colleagues inspire each other to reach their greatest potential.

Responsibilities

  • Iterating quickly with on-site quantitative researchers on the research processes in order to improve the desk's quantitative trading strategies P&L
  • Developing Python tools used in trading strategies research
  • Improving the existing simulation/backtest framework
  • Monitoring & maintenance of quantitative research jobs
  • Help global research team on APAC-related research through various communication channels

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). A Master's degree is preferred
  • Very good knowledge of Python language and statistical libraries like Numpy, Pandas, Polars
  • Minimum 2 years experience in Python development
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative and geographically distributed environment
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Nice to Have

  • Experience in C++ Development
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Bash
  • Experience with workflow management and task scheduling
  • Good knowledge of both Equities and Equity Derivatives trading
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Benefits

Tower’s headquarters are in the historic Equitable Building, right in the heart of NYC’s Financial District and our impact is global, with over a dozen offices around the world.

At Tower, we believe work should be both challenging and enjoyable. That is why we foster a culture where smart, driven people thrive – without the egos. Our open concept workplace, casual dress code, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the value we place on a friendly, collaborative environment where everyone is respected, and great ideas win.

Our benefits include:

  • Generous paid time off policies
  • Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region
  • Hybrid working opportunities
  • Free breakfast, lunch and snacks daily
  • In-office wellness experiences and reimbursement for select wellness expenses (e.g., gym, personal training and more)
  • Company-sponsored sports teams and fitness events (JPM Corporate Challenge, Cycle for Survival, Wall Street Rides FAR and more)
  • Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving
  • Social events, happy hours, treats and celebrations throughout the year
  • Workshops and continuous learning opportunities
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At Tower, you’ll find a collaborative and welcoming culture, a diverse team and a workplace that values both performance and enjoyment. No unnecessary hierarchy. No ego. Just great people doing great work – together.

Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.

What this role asks for

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NumPy · Pandas

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FPGA · Machine Learning · Python

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The team: Quantitative Research & Trading HIRES STEADILY

This role is one of 14 open in Quantitative Research & Trading. 3 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in July: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.

WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS

Machine Learning (14 of 14), FPGA (13 of 14), Python (13 of 14), C++ (9 of 14), Linux (9 of 14), Bash (3 of 14), CI/CD (3 of 14)

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Salary context

6 other open postings titled Quantitative Developer state a salary: median USD 150,000 to USD 237,500 a year.

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