Lead KDB+/Q Engineer / Manager - Up to $620,000 + Bonus + Package (New York)

Position Overview

A leading hedge fund is seeking a Lead KDB+/Q Engineer / Engineering Manager to drive the design, strategy, and execution of its next-generation research and analytics platform. 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. You’ll partner closely with Quant Researchers, Traders, and senior Portfolio Managers to ensure that the data infrastructure is robust, efficient, and aligned with the firm’s long-term technology vision. For more information or to apply, please contact obloom@hunterbond.com.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape the technical vision of a mission-critical data platform.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of KDB+/Q engineers.
• Influence strategic decisions at the intersection of technology and finance.
• Solve complex, real-time data challenges that directly impact PnL.
• Operate in a high ownership environment with minimal bureaucracy and maximum innovation.
• Foster a world-class engineering culture built on excellence, collaboration, and speed.

Required Qualifications

• Deep expertise in KDB+/Q and high-performance data systems.
• Proven experience in real-time market data or trading environments.
• Demonstrated leadership or managerial experience (team lead, tech lead, or engineering manager).
• Strong ability to collaborate with quants, traders, and cross-functional partners.
• Experience architecting scalable, reliable, low-latency data platforms.

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: Opportunity to work in a high ownership environment with minimal bureaucracy and maximum innovation.
• Qualifications: Join a world-class engineering culture that values excellence, collaboration, and speed.
• High-impact leadership role with the chance to shape technical strategy and influence business-critical decisions.