Software Engineering Lead, Quant Platform

WorldQuant; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global systematic investment firm in Singapore is seeking a Software Engineering Lead to drive the technical direction of its proprietary research platform. You will lead a team to architect and modernize systems that support quantitative research, engaging with researchers to translate their needs into technical solutions. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in backend systems, particularly within a financial context, and possesses excellent debugging and problem-solving skills. Join us to pioneer advancements in financial strategies.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on experience building scalable, high-reliability backend systems.
• Working knowledge of quantitative investment and research concepts.
• Experience with simulation systems and financial data infrastructure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive the MetaTech technical roadmap.
• Lead architectural design and hands-on development across the platform.
• Engage with Researchers and Portfolio Managers to translate needs into technical solutions.

Skills

Python ecosystem for data-intensive work

Distributed computing expertise

Service orchestration

Debugging and problem-solving skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Unix/Linux environment

C++ 11 or greater

Job description

A global systematic investment firm in Singapore is seeking a Software Engineering Lead to drive the technical direction of its proprietary research platform. You will lead a team to architect and modernize systems that support quantitative research, engaging with researchers to translate their needs into technical solutions. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in backend systems, particularly within a financial context, and possesses excellent debugging and problem-solving skills. Join us to pioneer advancements in financial strategies.