Trexquant Investment LP · 23 hours ago
Senior Data Architect (USA)
Stamford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expTrexquant Investment LP is seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Architect to design and lead the next-generation architecture for their research and simulation data ecosystem. This role focuses on unifying extensive datasets into an accessible and scalable platform that supports research and alpha generation across various asset classes.
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Responsibilities
Architect and implement a unified data platform that integrates hundreds of vendor datasets, providing consistent, accessible, and high-quality data to simulators and researchers
Design efficient storage and retrieval systems to support both large-scale historical backtesting and high-frequency research workflows
Develop intuitive researcher interfaces and APIs that allow users to easily discover variables, explore metadata, and assemble data into standardized stocks × values matrices for rapid hypothesis testing
Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers and simulation teams to understand their workflows, ensuring the data platform meets real-world analytical and performance needs
Establish best practices for data modeling, normalization, versioning, and quality control across asset classes and data vendors
Work with infrastructure and DevOps teams to optimize data pipelines, caching, and distributed storage for scalability and reliability
Prototype and deploy internal data applications that enhance research productivity and data transparency
Mentor and guide data engineers to maintain robust, maintainable, and well-documented data systems
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in data architecture, quantitative research infrastructure, or large-scale data engineering in a financial or research-driven environment
Proven experience designing and implementing scalable data storage solutions (e.g., columnar databases, time-series systems, object stores, or data lakes)
Strong proficiency in Python and familiarity with modern data stack technologies (e.g., Parquet, Arrow, Spark, SQL/NoSQL, distributed file systems)
Deep understanding of time-series and financial data modeling, including handling multiple vendors, instruments, and frequencies
Experience building data interfaces, APIs, or tools that serve researchers, data scientists, or quantitative analysts
Ability to translate research needs into efficient data schemas and access patterns
Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field
Strong collaboration, communication, and documentation skills
Preferred
Familiarity with cloud-based architectures (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and modern data governance practices is a plus
Benefits
Competitive salary plus bonus based on individual and company performance
Collaborative, casual, and friendly work environment
PPO health, dental, and vision insurance premiums fully covered for you and your dependents
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Weekly company meals
Company
Trexquant Investment LP
Trexquant Investment LP is an Investment Management company.
51-200 employees
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