Software Development Manager

About the role

WorldQuant seeks to retain, recruit, and develop a lean team of developers. The ideal candidate will lead cross-team collaboration to ensure prioritization and execution, and will guide the adaptation of best-in-class engineering practices consistent with our technology organization's philosophy. They will also escalate and resolve intra- and cross-group misalignment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Retain, recruit, and develop a lean team of developers
• Drive cross team collaboration to ensure prioritization and execution
• Lead the adaptation of best-in-class engineering practices consistent with our technology organization’s philosophy
• Escalate and resolve intra- and cross-group misalignment as needed

Requirements

• Previous experience as a software engineering manager leading experienced teams or technology organizations within the financial domain
• Ability to reduce complex concepts into understandable, actionable tasks
• Proven experience with delivering best in class technology platforms in C++, Java or Python
• Familiarity with and inspiration by trends in modern computing and new technologies
• Degree in Computer Science and or related field and 10+ years’ experience leading strategy and delivering solutions for multiple industries and/or solution domains
• Ability to act as an evangelist who inspires internal audiences through clarity of message and setting of best practices

Qualifications

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.

Skills

• Experience managing and leading software engineering teams
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies and best practices
• Expertise in C++, Java, or Python
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to inspire and motivate a team towards common goals

Benefits

• Core Benefits:
• Full medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents
• Flexible spending account
• 401(k)
• Comprehensive parental leave
• Broad PTO (paid time off) including:
• Twenty vacation days (pro-rated based on start date)
• Three personal days
• Ten sick days
• Employee discounts for gym memberships, wellness activities, healthy snacks
• Casual dress code
• Training opportunities
• Employee resource groups

Pay Transparency

The Base Pay Range For This Position Is $150,000 – $250,000 USD.

Contact Information

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.