Quantitative Developer

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Responsibilities

• ▹Design and build data pipelines and the data layer
• ▹Develop and maintain the computational frameworks and infrastructure that run quantitative strategies at scale
• ▹Implement and enhance quant-related software systems for data, research, portfolio construction, and trading
• ▹Work closely with researchers and quants as a hands-on engineering partner, turning ideas into robust production solutions
• ▹Gain exposure to the full lifecycle of the systematic/quant business, from data ingestion through research and implementation
• ▹Build and integrate AI-powered tooling — LLM agents, copilots, and automation — into engineering and research workflows
• ▹Use AI coding assistants and agentic developer tools to ship higher-quality software faster

Requirements

• ▹Degree in a technical or quantitative discipline from a top-tier institution
• ▹3 to 8 years of working experience in software engineering
• ▹Demonstrated ability to program in Python (preferred) or C++ on Linux/Unix platforms, familiarity with scripting languages
• ▹Experience with effective code version control, as well as continuous integration and deployment
• ▹Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• ▹Excellent problem-solving abilities and judgment with strong attention to detail
• ▹Mature and thoughtful, with the ability to operate in a collaborative, team-oriented culture
• ▹Motivated by the transformational effects of technology at scale

Nice to have

• ▹Experience with AI technologies such as LLMs and agentic AI, along with their use cases
• ▹Experience in finance is a plus but not required

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Competitive compensation package
• ▹Premium private health insurance and life insurance with a savings plan
• ▹Employee Assistance Program and fully covered sick leave
• ▹Strong culture of learning and development: training courses, library, guest speakers, share-and-learn events, global conferences
• ▹Regular offsite team buildings, annual conferences, and occasional global summits — opportunities to travel and connect with local and global teams

About the company

WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic, quantitative financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets. Through its proprietary research platform, the firm produces predictive signals (alphas) that form the foundation of a balanced, global investment platform. Its culture combines academic rigor with accountability for results, encouraging open thinking and continuous improvement.