Low-Latency C++ Trading Systems Engineer

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 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.