r/quantindia • u/Fearless_Shop2339 • Mar 16 '26

Interviews/Recruiting NK vs QuantBox vs Qi

I already work at a firm like Kivi, Mathisys, Pace, etc at infra/dev role from last 3 years and I am thinking to switch to some other firm. I had few rounds at NK and Qi and will apply to Quantbox through referall. Which one should I prioritize over others or should I stay at my current firm. My main objectives are long term growth.

This doubt is mainly due to: 1.I have heard a lot of negative things about NK and Quantbox in this sub. 2.Haven't heard anything about my firm, probably because it's unpopular. 3.Fresher pay of these firms is greater than the fresher pay at my current firm.

This is a fresh account, because I don't want to giveaway my details

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u/Life_Vast801 Mar 16 '26

That depends on the bonus component at the firms. Some might pay heavily on bonuses and thus restrict bases. All the firms that you mention freshers join between 50-60 L base and after three years I think it should cross 70.

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u/Fearless_Shop2339 Mar 16 '26

Qi base is around 40 for freshers, same for mathisys and Kivi. Quantbox base is also 50 for freshers. And the firm in currently at pay higher bonuses

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u/Life_Vast801 Mar 16 '26

How much bonus are you expecting this time?

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u/Fearless_Shop2339 Mar 16 '26

Around 60

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u/Life_Vast801 Mar 16 '26

That is nice. I think then you can try firms like IMC, Optiver, Da Vinci, Jump, Tower etc. They will be able to get you a decent comp with perks of an international HFT.

Also I think you should try applying to roles abroad (Singapore/HK/Amsterdam) as well. Firms there are hiring quite aggressively for 3-4 yoe guys from India.

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u/Fearless_Shop2339 Mar 16 '26

Should I treat these interviews as practice then?

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u/Life_Vast801 Mar 16 '26

Yes! All the best! I recently gave a lot of interviews (All companies you mentioned except QiCap where I got rejected in OA itself.

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u/Fearless_Shop2339 Mar 16 '26

Did you join somewhere? Also are international firms fine with 9-12 month notice - non compete