Hey, I would like to say that I’m lucky to come across your platform. I’ve been sticking my nose into the field of Quant and this is most likely where I want to be headed towards the future. I’ve just started going back to school (Community College) after a 2 year gap. I have a great understanding of mathematics (taking Calc 1 right now), basically what I want to know is what skills should I be hammering to make me an overall great candidate in 5-6 years time when I am ready to start interviewing. I would like to add that I also have 0 knowledge on coding, but am determined to get at it just don’t know where to start (languages, boot camps, practice projects, etc.) Thank you, and again keep up the content will be tuning in :)
Focus on improving your maths and coding skills. Try to learn a language and start learning about data structures and algorithms in that particular language. And like he mentioned in this video, you could try competitive programming on sites like Codeforces, Codechef or Atcoder. To excel on these sites , you have to have your fundamentals of DSA right. So just focus on DSA for now and maths.
I am in a similar position as you. I took almost a 3 year gap and started at community college. I'm in my second year finishing up Calc III and will be taking Linear Algebra and diff eq next semester. I had 0 coding experience so I took a CS course and also created a leetcode account. I'm also working on a self coding project to help analyze sports bets. My focus is on python right now, and although I want to get into the quant space I don't want to be a developer. If you want to be a developer you might want to learn another language. Other than that I joined my schools math club where we do the AMATYC competition. If your school has something similar I'd recommend joining.
Hey bro! I subbed yesterday since you recommended the professional C++ book which made me realize that this guy knows what he's talking about. Love your content! Keep up the good work! Btw, please make some content about quant research roadmap.
Great video! I have a couple of questons! 1. I do leetcode in python, but do you recommend it doing in c++? 2. How much time it takes to preapare to be ready for interview if I have knowledge about all of them but not good at them?
I like your "to the point" content, I'm trying to pivot from Data science to Quant researcher. Would really like if you cover all the roles in Quant, what role would be a good fit, what all should I do to stand out. Thanks:)
Really enjoyed the video. As a second year cs student who is looking for a project to take on over Christmas what would you say is the best use of my time? I am thinking of either doing something in base c like something to model particle physics to learn c coding. Or to go through the c++ book you have previously recommended. Any other recommendations are welcome
Thanks! Reading a good C++ book and solving LC will help you get better at coding. If you’re looking to break into quant finance, I’d suggest doing a project that’s more related, like for example writing your own Black Scholes model and/or a matching engine C++ and benchmarking it in terms of performance/etc.
how much good is required to be in competitive programming to become quant developer ? approximate considerable rating on codeforces? i am currently 21 yrs and final year of engineering . i am 1700 rated on codeforces. should i need more practice?
@@hkrai1372 this level should be enough to pass the phone screen at most firms. It never hurts to get more practice. There are also good books with interview questions, for example “Trading Systems Developer Interview Guide (C++ Edition)”
As a current SWE in FAANG, I have noticed many firms such as aquatics, jane street, citadel only list software engineer roles. Are these the same as quant dev?
Hello sir i am a 19 year old computer engineering student and i want to become a quant dev where can i start my journey from I would really appreciate if u can guide me
do I have to be a competitive programmer to get a quant dev job? i mean, they usually ask leetcode hard+ level questions, so unless one is a competitive programmer, he just can't solve them confidently, or at least it takes years of full time effort to reach that level.
Hey, I would like to say that I’m lucky to come across your platform. I’ve been sticking my nose into the field of Quant and this is most likely where I want to be headed towards the future. I’ve just started going back to school (Community College) after a 2 year gap. I have a great understanding of mathematics (taking Calc 1 right now), basically what I want to know is what skills should I be hammering to make me an overall great candidate in 5-6 years time when I am ready to start interviewing. I would like to add that I also have 0 knowledge on coding, but am determined to get at it just don’t know where to start (languages, boot camps, practice projects, etc.) Thank you, and again keep up the content will be tuning in :)
Focus on improving your maths and coding skills. Try to learn a language and start learning about data structures and algorithms in that particular language. And like he mentioned in this video, you could try competitive programming on sites like Codeforces, Codechef or Atcoder. To excel on these sites , you have to have your fundamentals of DSA right. So just focus on DSA for now and maths.
I am in a similar position as you. I took almost a 3 year gap and started at community college. I'm in my second year finishing up Calc III and will be taking Linear Algebra and diff eq next semester. I had 0 coding experience so I took a CS course and also created a leetcode account. I'm also working on a self coding project to help analyze sports bets. My focus is on python right now, and although I want to get into the quant space I don't want to be a developer. If you want to be a developer you might want to learn another language. Other than that I joined my schools math club where we do the AMATYC competition. If your school has something similar I'd recommend joining.
Hey bro! I subbed yesterday since you recommended the professional C++ book which made me realize that this guy knows what he's talking about. Love your content! Keep up the good work! Btw, please make some content about quant research roadmap.
Can you make more detailed videos on how to break into quant firms , also cover aspect of breaking into quant firms from software firms and all
Great video! I have a couple of questons!
1. I do leetcode in python, but do you recommend it doing in c++?
2. How much time it takes to preapare to be ready for interview if I have knowledge about all of them but not good at them?
1- yes practice with C++; 2- you need to be able to solve LC med/hard, so practice for however long that takes
I like your "to the point" content, I'm trying to pivot from Data science to Quant researcher. Would really like if you cover all the roles in Quant, what role would be a good fit, what all should I do to stand out. Thanks:)
Thanks for the idea, appreciate it. Good luck!
Really enjoyed the video. As a second year cs student who is looking for a project to take on over Christmas what would you say is the best use of my time? I am thinking of either doing something in base c like something to model particle physics to learn c coding. Or to go through the c++ book you have previously recommended. Any other recommendations are welcome
Thanks! Reading a good C++ book and solving LC will help you get better at coding. If you’re looking to break into quant finance, I’d suggest doing a project that’s more related, like for example writing your own Black Scholes model and/or a matching engine C++ and benchmarking it in terms of performance/etc.
@@TheQuantDev I have recently completed a Black Scholes model. I am wondering what other models you would reccomend trying.
how much good is required to be in competitive programming to become quant developer ? approximate considerable rating on codeforces?
i am currently 21 yrs and final year of engineering . i am 1700 rated on codeforces. should i need more practice?
@@hkrai1372 this level should be enough to pass the phone screen at most firms. It never hurts to get more practice. There are also good books with interview questions, for example “Trading Systems Developer Interview Guide (C++ Edition)”
@@TheQuantDev ok thnx for reply . I will study these books along side my job . May be one day I get to enter these big giants
As a current SWE in FAANG, I have noticed many firms such as aquatics, jane street, citadel only list software engineer roles. Are these the same as quant dev?
Yes most of the time
@@TheQuantDev Thanks. As someone looking to transition, I really appreciate the content!
Hello sir i am a 19 year old computer engineering student and i want to become a quant dev where can i start my journey from
I would really appreciate if u can guide me
Hey thanks for reaching out. I’d first recommend starting with C++, I have some other video with good books. Good luck!
Can you give a Quant Dev salary range?
Comparable to FAANG if not higher.
do I have to be a competitive programmer to get a quant dev job? i mean, they usually ask leetcode hard+ level questions, so unless one is a competitive programmer, he just can't solve them confidently, or at least it takes years of full time effort to reach that level.