Execution Developer

WorldQuant; Illinois; On-site; USD 125,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

WorldQuant is seeking exceptional C++ developers to join our front‑office team to further enhance and build our next generation trading platforms. You will write low latency, high throughput C++ code and implement mission critical trading infrastructure in collaboration with portfolio managers.

Requirements include at least 4 years of experience with modern C++ (C++17/20), template metaprogramming, and strong knowledge of Unix/Linux, networks, and data structures.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of writing high performance C++.
• Experience with modern C++ standards and features.
• Strong knowledge of networks, Unix/Linux, and algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Write low latency, high throughput C++ code for trading platforms.
• Implement mission critical trading infrastructure.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers to deploy new systems.
• Adapt existing systems to a next generation platform.

Skills

C++

Modern C++ (C++17/20)

Template metaprogramming

Network programming

Unix/Linux fundamentals

Data structures & algorithms

Finance experience

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 market inefficiencies. Our teams work collaboratively to drive the production of alphas and financial strategies – the foundation of a balanced, global investment platform.

WorldQuant 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.

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.

Technologists at WorldQuant research, design, code, test and deploy firm‑wide platforms and tooling while working collaboratively with researchers and portfolio managers. Our environment is relaxed yet intellectually driven. We seek people who think in code and are motivated by being around like‑minded people.

The Role

WorldQuant is seeking exceptional C++ developers to join our front‑office development team to further enhance and build our next generation trading platforms.

What You’ll Do

• 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 our next generation trading platform

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum of 4 years of writing high performance C++
• Modern C++ knowledge (C++17/20, etc)
• C++ template meta programming knowledge
• Possess in‑depth knowledge of network programming and distributed computing
• Strong knowledge of Unix/Linux fundamentals
• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms
• Finance experience is preferred but not required

Locations

Chicago, NYC, CT, or Austin

WorldQuant is a total compensation organization where you will be eligible for a base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and benefits. The estimated salary range for this position is $125,000 to $250,000 which is specific to New York and may change in the future. When finalizing an offer we will take into consideration an individual’s experience level and the qualifications they bring to the role to formulate a competitive total compensation package.

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.