Quantlab is a dynamic, technology-oriented firm engaged in the development and operation of electronic trading systems for its proprietary hedge fund trading operation. Founded in 1998, Quantlab is responsible for a significant share of the daily volume traded in the global financial markets and represents an established presence in the high frequency electronic trading field.

To support our continued growth, we are seeking a Release Engineer/Toolsmith. 

The team develops state-of-the-art performance systems in C++, C# and SQL Server 2005 using Microsoft Visual Studio .Net 2005, for high frequency trading.

If you are a talented Release Engineer/Toolsmith who can develop tools to support our IT, development, QA and support activities, and you have a minimum of a Bachelors degree in a software related field, or equivalent, Quantlab is a place that will provide you the opportunity to maximize your abilities and compensate you in a manner that reflects your contributions.

Responsibilities will include:

• Writing JIRA plug-ins to integrate with various systems

• Implementing a controlled build and release process

• Setting up a continuous build system

Essential requirements of this position include:

• 5+ years of software configuration management and release engineering

• Good understanding of issue-tracking, preferably Jira.

• Good understanding of either C# or Java.

• Good communication skills

• Expertise in at least one major scripting language (Awk, Perl, Python, etc.)

• Ability to formulate and communicate creative solutions to complex problems

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Bachelors level degree in computer science or other science subject

Quantlab is located in Houston, Texas – a city recently recognized by Business Week (June 12, 2008) and Kiplinger.com (May 29, 2008) as a best city to “live, work and play”.

Quantlab offers a top-notch compensation package -- including an aggressive pay-for-performance bonus program, generous medical and paid time off benefits, relocation subsidies that may be “cashed-out” and an informal, small-company work environment.  So if you are tired of working at a place where the traders get paid - but the engineers are treated as interchangeable parts - Quantlab wants to talk to you.   It’s easy to apply – simply submit your cover letter and resume