Qminers

Financial markets don't interest us primarily for the money. We aren't chasing quick profits from speculation or bending the rules. The markets attract us from a scientific perspective. They offer a rare combination of everything we love—game theory, probability, advanced programming, mathematical modeling, machine learning, cybernetics, econometrics, and more. It is pure brain food. We often view our work at Qminers as a game. There aren't many places where you can have this much fun with science. We are surrounded by like-minded colleagues who get excited by seemingly unsolvable problems. We enjoy the dynamics and competitiveness of the markets; what works today might not work tomorrow. We have to evolve constantly.

We are growing geographically and in headcount. To scale, we don’t need a robust sales department; we need to think globally when solving every task, keeping scalability in mind. We are venturing into new areas with huge potential. These projects give us the freedom to build things from scratch, defining both direction and form.

Our goal is for the solutions we invent not to be patched onto just one specific problem. Instead, we strive for robust, general solutions that minimize noise, allowing us to scale globally.

We constantly address automation, deeper integration of machine learning, and process efficiency. We don't want to double our size in a year. Conversely, we want to keep the spirit of a small, tight-knit firm—a team delivering world-class results from Prague.

Long-term, we strive to ensure everyone at Qminers works on what they excel at and enjoy. Within teams, we divide tasks based on current focus. We expect people to actively seek out interesting problems and challenges to tackle. This doesn't mean everyone does whatever they want. We discuss everything extensively. You must be able to defend your ideas and convince us why a problem is worth the attention. Our feedback culture is very open—if there’s an error in your solution or we think it’s not worth it, you’ll know quickly. We believe in the scientific approach: we find the right solution only through trial, error, improvement, and discovery. And you will get the space to do just that.

We look for A-players. That’s why our interviews are truly demanding. The final round is a full day where you go through multiple interviews. We test your logical and analytical thinking and your ability to solve complex problems you likely haven't faced before. It’s not about rattling off the correct answer—that’s usually impossible. We want to see how you think, analyze a problem, and search for potential solutions. We don't want to destroy or scare candidates. We want to see that failure doesn't discourage you. Because that will be your reality at Qminers. We want people who see our interviews as a proper challenge and a chance to show what they’ve got.

Financial markets are relatively hard to grasp. At the start, there is a lot to absorb. We have a sophisticated onboarding program for newcomers consisting of intensive training. In the first few weeks, you’ll go through lectures to gain insight into market operations, master basic concepts, learn our tools and thinking patterns, and get to know individual departments. You’ll test everything in practice during onboarding.

Our know-how is extremely open, which isn't standard in our industry. We hide nothing; we don't wait for your probation to end. We love to discuss and advise each other if you don't understand something or need help.

Our work style is individually collaborative. While we mostly solve tasks independently, we discuss them intensely. Arguments always win over hierarchy. If you spot a mistake, we expect you to speak up, even if it's the owner's idea. We operate on a "Disagree and Commit" principle. We might argue passionately at the whiteboard, but once a decision is made, you take responsibility for executing it.

Qminers is what it is because we enjoy being together and creating together. We prefer meeting in the office where we can quickly call a meeting, scribble equations on boards, and walk over to colleagues for answers. We have every comfort—lunches Mon-Thu, Friday breakfasts, sports, pull-up contests on the terrace, and ski trips. We enjoy each other’s company both at work and outside of it.

When you expect extraordinary performance in a demanding environment, you must create a space where people can focus only on what matters: the scientific approach and discovering the impossible.

From the start, we’ve shielded people from tasks that drain mental capacity. We have one stable partner, a US firm, with whom expectations are clear. Thanks to this, we don't deal with licenses or clients who don't know what they want or change specs on the fly. We don't waste time on nonsense meetings or filling out lengthy reports. We create a space where you can operate on the edge of the possible and fully utilize your talent.

Philanthropy isn't an afterthought for us; it’s a natural part of our lives. Every year, we distribute over 10% of our profit to charitable causes. We care deeply about where these funds go. Philanthropy isn't just good PR for us. Many people inside the firm feel it’s important to give back, contributing personally, with Qminers matching those contributions.

We support what makes sense to us and fits our DNA. We founded the "Matematika Česku" initiative to support math teachers, and we sponsor science competitions and the Prague Philharmonia. We stay in regular contact with the organizations we support. Every year, various initiatives present themselves to us, and we decide where our contribution will have the greatest impact on society and the world.

We are based in modern offices in the Špork Palace on Hybernská Street, close to the metro and train. We have a large terrace with an open-air meeting room, a pull-up bar corner, gooseberries, apple trees, currants, and other treats. We love meeting there when the weather allows. The interior features screens displaying our product in the kitchen, so everyone can see how we are doing.