Junior Quant Developer: Build Trading Tools & Algos

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

Job summary

WorldQuant seeks a Junior Quant Developer to join the Platform & Operations team in New York. You will build systems, interfaces, and tools that support day-to-day portfolio management, working with expert developers and portfolio managers to deliver practical, reliable solutions.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, strong fundamentals, and a proactive attitude over years of experience, with opportunities to grow quickly in a demanding, intellectually stimulating environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong practical experience in Python and/or C++.
• Good working knowledge of Bash scripting and Linux environments.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.

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

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Claude or LLM ecosystems

Job description

WorldQuant seeks a Junior Quant Developer to join the Platform & Operations team in New York. You will build systems, interfaces, and tools that support day-to-day portfolio management, working with expert developers and portfolio managers to deliver practical, reliable solutions.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, strong fundamentals, and a proactive attitude over years of experience, with opportunities to grow quickly in a demanding, intellectually stimulating environment.