Software Engineer - Trading Systems

Stack

Responsibilities

• ▹Write low-latency, high-throughput C++ code
• ▹Implement mission-critical trading infrastructure
• ▹Work with portfolio managers to implement new trading systems
• ▹Adapt existing systems to the next-generation trading platform

Requirements

• ▹Minimum 4 years of high-performance C++ development experience
• ▹Modern C++ knowledge (C++17/20, etc.)
• ▹C++ template metaprogramming knowledge
• ▹In-depth knowledge of network programming and distributed computing
• ▹Strong Unix/Linux fundamentals
• ▹Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms
• ▹Finance experience preferred but not required

Nice to have

• ▹Experience in finance

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents
• ▹Flexible spending account, 401(k)
• ▹Fully paid parental leave
• ▹Generous PTO: 20 vacation days (pro-rated), 3 personal days, 10 sick days
• ▹Employee discounts for gym memberships, wellness activities, healthy snacks
• ▹Casual dress code
• ▹Learning and development courses, speakers, team-building off-sites

About the company

WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets, producing predictive signals (alphas) through its proprietary research platform to exploit market inefficiencies.