C++ Software Developer

• Company WorldQuant
• No. of Openings 10+
• Salary Not Disclosed
• Work Type on-site

Job Description :

WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets. We seek to produce high-quality predictive signals (alphas) through our proprietary research platform to employ financial strategies focused on exploiting market inefficiencies. Our teams work collaboratively to drive the production of alphas and financial strategies – the foundation of a balanced, global investment platform.

Technologists at WorldQuant research, design, code, test and deploy projects while working collaboratively with researchers and portfolio managers. Our environment is relaxed yet intellectually driven. Our teams are lean and agile, which means rapid prototyping of products with immediate user feedback. We seek people who think in code, aspire to tackle undiscovered computer science challenges and are motivated by being around like-minded people. In fact, of the 600 employees globally, approximately 500 of them code every day.

WorldQuant’s success is built on a culture that pairs academic sensibility with accountability for results. Employees are encouraged to think openly about problems, balancing intellectualism and practicality. Excellent ideas come from anyone, anywhere. Employees are encouraged to challenge conventional thinking and possess an attitude of continuous improvement. That’s a key ingredient in remaining a leader in any industry.

Our goal is to hire the best and the brightest. We value intellectual horsepower first and foremost, and people who demonstrate an outstanding talent. There is no roadmap to future success, so we need people who can help us build it. Our collective intelligence will drive us there.

The Role: As a Core C++ Developer, you will:

• Design and implement various components in low latency trading system, including but not limited to feed handlers, order management system, and the exchange simulator
• Understand and participate in the development of the trading infrastructure; design and prototype the latency tracking system
• Assist in the implementation and testing of new quantitative models and strategies; refactor and improve the implementation for lower latency on critical path
• Collaborate with technology teams on the production of the trading system; develop tools and scripts to monitor the health of the processes

What You’ll Bring

• Computer science or engineering background
• 2 years of experience in technology roles in financial institutions, or relevant technology firms; direct exposure to low latency trading system and strategies is preferred
• Efficient in C++ and Python; hands-on experience with machine learning libraries preferred
• Deep passion and interest for technology in financial markets
• Analytical, meticulous, result-driven with problem solving abilities
• Entrepreneur approach with ability to take ownership of the problems and make progress in challenging environment

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WorldQuant is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital status, citizenship, national origin, disability, military status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law.