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Knowledge validates performance.

We maintain a curated database of quantitative talent, each rigorously tested on the technical fundamentals that drive trading success.

A pre‑vetted database of exceptional talent

Our proprietary candidate network draws from thousands of engineers and quantitative professionals who have completed rigorous online assessments. We index performance, expertise, and availability to surface top performers instantly.

Because candidates have already demonstrated capability through code, systems, and market‑structure evaluations, we match high‑signal profiles directly to client requirements with speed and precision.

MK
Senior Quant Developer · 5 yrs
C++ Mastery 94
Systems 89
SL
Quant Researcher · 3 yrs
Math 96
Python 91
AR
HFT Engineer · 7 yrs
Networking 92
Latency 88

Our Process

1 · Candidate Sourcing
Top universities, referrals, transitions
2 · Technical Assessment
Six‑domain evaluation
3 · Performance Scoring
Metrics & percentiles
4 · Database Entry
Indexed by expertise
5 · Client Matching
Precision placement

Sample Assessment Question

Systems Knowledge · C++ · HardTime Remaining: 2:45
int x = 0; // Thread 1
x = 1;      // Thread 2
if (x == 1) {
  // Do something
}

On x86‑64 with the default memory model, which statement is correct?

  • A) Thread 2 always sees x == 1 after Thread 1 writes
  • B) Behavior is undefined without atomic operations
  • C) x86‑64 TSO guarantees visibility within bounded time
  • D) Compiler may reorder these operations freely

Six evaluation domains

Systems Architecture

OS internals, concurrency, memory mgmt, CPU perf.

Language Expertise

C++/Python depth: memory models, UB, optimization.

Network Engineering

Low‑latency protocols, kernel bypass, distributed.

Computer Architecture

Caches, pipelining, SIMD, ordering, micro‑arch.

System Design

Scalability, reliability, event‑driven patterns.

Quantitative Foundations

Stats, time‑series, optimization, stochastic calc.

Why technical validation matters

Traditional recruitment evaluates credentials. We evaluate capability.

Standard recruitment approach

Firms excel at networking and introductions but lack the infrastructure to measure technical depth — they can’t tell who truly understands cache coherence versus who only mentions it.

The result can be elevated first‑year failure rates and costly mismatches.

Our database‑driven model

We continuously evaluate candidates across hundreds of questions spanning systems, languages, networking, and architecture. Every profile is backed by documented performance metrics.

700+
Questions
6
Core domains
Multi‑tier
Difficulty scaling

Access exceptional, pre‑vetted talent

Stop reviewing resumes. Start hiring from a database where every candidate has proven their technical knowledge.