Senior Python & C++ Engineer for Scalable Quant Systems

WorldQuant LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WorldQuant LLC is seeking an experienced software engineer to build scalable systems for quantitative research and portfolio production in a Linux environment. You will contribute to a multi‑year platform initiative designed to support large‑scale data processing, backtesting, and ML workflows.

The role emphasizes writing production‑quality Python, with opportunities to apply C++ expertise. Strong collaboration with researchers and PMs is essential, and English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of production‑quality Python programming on Linux platforms.
• Strong interest or experience in C++ is a plus.
• Interest in machine learning, deep learning, backtesting platform design and development.
• Experience with Linux system programming fundamentals and large‑scale distributed systems.
• Excellent command of English.

Responsibilities

• Build software enabling quantitative research operations and portfolio production.
• Own technical challenges in a multi‑year platform evolution for the firm’s growth.
• Collaborate with researchers and portfolio managers to deliver scalable, efficient systems.

Skills

Python

C++

Machine learning

Deep learning

Distributed systems

Linux programming

Data structures & algorithms

English proficiency

Tools

C++

Job description

WorldQuant LLC is seeking an experienced software engineer to build scalable systems for quantitative research and portfolio production in a Linux environment. You will contribute to a multi‑year platform initiative designed to support large‑scale data processing, backtesting, and ML workflows.

The role emphasizes writing production‑quality Python, with opportunities to apply C++ expertise. Strong collaboration with researchers and PMs is essential, and English proficiency is required.