๐ Lead KDB+/Q Engineer / Engineering Manager
๐ Location: [Location not specified, possibly flexible]
๐ผ Role: Lead Engineer / Engineering Manager
In this high-impact leadership role, you will oversee engineering direction, manage a talented KDB+/Q team, and architect scalable systems that support real-time trading and investment decisions.
Youโll partner closely with Quant Researchers, Traders, and senior Portfolio Managers โ ensuring the data infrastructure is robust, efficient, and aligned with the firmโs long-term technology vision.
๐ก Why Youโll Love This Role
- ๐ Shape the technical vision of a mission-critical data platform
- ๐ฅ Lead and mentor a high-performing team of KDB+/Q engineers
- ๐ง Influence strategic decisions at the intersection of technology and finance
- โก Solve complex, real-time data challenges that directly impact PnL
- ๐ฏ High ownership environment with minimal bureaucracy and maximum innovation
- ๐ Work in a world-class engineering culture built on excellence, collaboration, and speed
๐ What Weโre Looking For
- ๐ป Deep expertise in KDB+/Q and high-performance data systems
- ๐ Proven experience in real-time market data or trading environments
- ๐ฅ Demonstrated leadership or managerial experience โ team lead, tech lead, or engineering manager
- ๐งฉ Strong ability to collaborate with quants, traders, and cross-functional partners
- ๐ Experience architecting scalable, reliable, low-latency data platforms
If you're a strong individual contributor ready to step into leadership โ or an existing manager seeking a high-impact opportunity โ letโs talk!
Multiple KDB+/Q developer roles are also currently available in New York - reach out for more info!
๐ฉ obloom@hunterbond.com