About Whistler Alpha Research
Whistler Alpha Research is a research arm of Whistler Trading, a systematic proprietary trading firm
founded by industry leaders who previouslyย built some of the most successful businesses in quantitative
finance and high-frequency trading. We'reย on a mission to build elite trading systems and infrastructure
with unmatched speed, efficiency, andย performance.
The Role
We are seeking aย Graduate Software Engineerย with a passion for building high-performance systems
andย solving complex computational problems. This role is designed for exceptional graduates from top
Canadianย universities who are eager to learn, grow, and make an impact from day one.
You will work closely with experienced engineers and researchers to design and implement cutting-edge
softwareย that underpins our trading research and execution systems. The role combines software
craftsmanship, analytical rigor, and an interest in financial markets.
What You'll Do
- Design and implement components of aย high-frequency and mid-frequency trading (HFT/MFT)
research platformย inย Rustย andย Python - Solve challengingย high-performance computing (HPC)ย problems, with a focus on speed,
throughput, and scalability - Build infrastructure for data analysis at scale
- Collaborate with researchers and senior engineers to develop new tools and insights
- Continuously learn and improve through rapid feedback loops and mentorship from industry experts
Qualifications
- Aย Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field
- Strong programming ability inย Rustย andย Pythonย
- Interest inย low-latency systems, parallel programming, and high-performance computing
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills (through coursework, projects, internships, or competitions)
- Clear communicator who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments
- Graduates fromย UBC, University of Toronto, McGill and all leading Canadian Institutionsย are highly encouraged to apply
Why Whistler?
- Work with the best in the industry
- No politics, just performance
- Rapid feedback loops, real impact
- Long-term opportunity with significant growth potential
CompensationBase salary ofย CA$100,000 per year, plus eligibility for aย performance-based discretionary bonus.