Senior Quant Data Engineer
BestEx Research · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-site)
- Company
- BestEx Research
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-site)
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience
- Typically 5-8 years
- Listed on FindJobsIndia
- 2026-11-09
BestEx Research operates an office in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, where they are actively looking to hire a seasoned professional. This opportunity centers on quant, Python, and PostgreSQL expertise, and applicants should bring around 5-8 years of experience to the table.
Responsibilities
BestEx Research's listed duties break down as follows, according to the job description:
- Develop and optimize high-throughput data processing workflows utilizing Python, R, and PostgreSQL to handle market data and execution details for algorithmic trading systems
- Manage automated scheduling pipelines to ensure continuous availability across global financial exchanges, monitor infrastructure performance, and build REST API services for metric delivery
- Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers and product managers to translate complex transaction cost analysis (TCA) research into robust production pipelines
Requirements
- Education: BTech/MTech in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics or a related quantitative field
- Experience: Typically 5-8 years
- Skills: Quant, Python, PostgreSQL, Airflow, Dagster, Applied Statistics, REST APIs, Data Pipelines
ABOUT THE COMPANY
In its own words, BestEx Research is "a financial technology and research firm".
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Education: BTech/MTech in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics or a related quantitative field
- Experience: Typically 5-8 years
- Technical Skills:
- Quant
- Python
- PostgreSQL
- Airflow
- Also Listed:
- Dagster
- Applied Statistics
- REST APIs
- Data Pipelines
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INTERVIEW PREPARATION
The list below is where the interview will dig — sample questions follow:
- Quant: “What's a question about Quant that would separate someone who's used it from someone who's just read about it? Take me through the details.”
- Python: “Be ready to explain how you structure and test a small script end-to-end. Real work only, not a textbook answer.”
- PostgreSQL: “Come prepared to show how you'd diagnose and fix a slow query on a real production table. Real work only, not a textbook answer.”
BestEx Research wants around 5-8 years of experience — the strongest answers name a project, a number and an outcome.
The sites below host interview reports from people who applied for similar jobs; none of them is run by the employer:
- [Scenario-Based Data Engineering Interview Questions 🔥 | REAL Questions](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHUyPWKQi3A) — via YouTube
SALARY & BENEFITS
Compensation isn't disclosed by the employer for this opening; PayScale places the average at ₹6.2L - ₹16.6L per year for the general 'Data Engineer' role, a published estimate rather than an offer. That average spans every employer in the country hiring this title, so it is not BestEx Research's own band and not adjusted for this city.
Alongside pay, the role includes:
- Competitive compensation in India
- equity
- cash bonuses
- free parking
- recreational games
- free meals
- Working hours: 40 per week
- Visa sponsorship: Not offered for this role
Apply on BestEx Research's official careers page
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply for the Senior Quant Data Engineer position at BestEx Research?
Applicants should bring around 5-8 years of experience; skill-wise, with quant, Python, PostgreSQL and airflow named among the skills.
Where is the Senior Quant Data Engineer role at BestEx Research based, and is it remote-friendly?
It's based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, and BestEx Research's posting describes the job as on-site.
How much can I expect to earn in this role at BestEx Research?
Pay isn't disclosed in this posting — the PayScale average for this kind of role in India is about ₹6.2L - ₹16.6L per year for the general 'Data Engineer' role.
How do I apply for the Senior Quant Data Engineer position at BestEx Research?
Applications are handled on BestEx Research's own site — the Apply Now button above links there.