Low-Latency C++ Quant Developer — Algorithmic Execution

WorldQuant; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical and dental insurance

Flexible spending account

401k

Fully paid parental leave

Generous PTO

Employee discounts for gym memberships

Wellness activities

Healthy snacks

Casual dress code

Learning and development courses

Team-building off-site

Job summary

WorldQuant is seeking a C++ Quantitative Developer to join their Execution Algorithm team in New York. This role involves improving the architecture of the execution platform and developing short-term predictive models to optimize trading efficiency. Candidates should have excellent C++ skills, experience with electronic trading systems and a solid understanding of market microstructures.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $160,000 to $200,000 along with generous benefits, including fully paid medical and dental insurance, PTO, and employee perks.

Qualifications

• Excellent C++ skills on a Linux platform, preferably with experience in low-latency programming.
• Experience in designing electronic algorithmic trading systems for execution or market making.
• Knowledge of market-microstructure and experience in market data for cash equity or other markets.
• Strong skills in Python and database management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, build, and maintain the algorithm and SOR frameworks.
• Optimize trading efficiency through execution algorithms.

Skills

C++ skills on Linux

Low-latency programming

Electronic algorithmic trading system design

Market-microstructure knowledge

Predictive signal research

Python skills

Smart Order Routing knowledge

Job description

WorldQuant is seeking a C++ Quantitative Developer to join their Execution Algorithm team in New York. This role involves improving the architecture of the execution platform and developing short-term predictive models to optimize trading efficiency. Candidates should have excellent C++ skills, experience with electronic trading systems and a solid understanding of market microstructures.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $160,000 to $200,000 along with generous benefits, including fully paid medical and dental insurance, PTO, and employee perks.