Junior Quant Developer: Build Trading Systems

WorldQuant LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct exposure to live portfolio mgmt

Collaborative team environment

Opportunities for rapid growth

Job summary

WorldQuant LLC seeks a Junior Quant Developer for the Platform & Operations team in New York. You will work with expert developers and portfolio managers to build systems, interfaces, and tools that support day-to-day portfolio management.

Strong problem-solving, Python/C++ skills, and a proactive attitude are valued in this early-career role. The position offers exposure to real portfolio management workflows, a collaborative environment, and growth opportunities within a technically demanding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of systems, interfaces, and tools that support portfolio management workflows.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers and developers to understand requirements and translate them into practical solutions.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve issues in existing tools and infrastructure.
• Monitor and support production systems, responding to incidents and ensuring reliability.
• Contribute to code reviews, testing, and technical documentation.
• Continuously improve team productivity by maximising modern development tools and practices.

Skills

Python

C++

Bash

Linux

Git

English

Self-starter

Independent work

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Claude or other LLM ecosystems

Job description

WorldQuant LLC seeks a Junior Quant Developer for the Platform & Operations team in New York. You will work with expert developers and portfolio managers to build systems, interfaces, and tools that support day-to-day portfolio management.

Strong problem-solving, Python/C++ skills, and a proactive attitude are valued in this early-career role. The position offers exposure to real portfolio management workflows, a collaborative environment, and growth opportunities within a technically demanding