Software Engineer - Trading Systems
The Role
WorldQuant is seeking exceptional C++ developers to join our front office development team to further enhance and build our next generation trading platforms.
What You'll Do
- Write low latency, high throughput C++ code
- Implement mission critical trading infrastructure
- Work with portfolio managers to implement new trading systems
- Adapt existing systems to our next generation trading platform
What You'll Bring
- A minimum of 4 years of writing high performance C++
- Modern C++ knowledge (C++17/20, etc)
- C++ template meta programming knowledge
- Possess in-depth knowledge of network programming and distributed computing
- Strong knowledge of Unix/Linux fundamentals
- Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms
- Finance experience is preferred but not required
Locations
- Chicago
- New York City
- Connecticut
- Austin
Core Benefits
- Full paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents
- Flexible spending account
- 401(k)
- Full paid parental leave
- Generous PTO (paid time off) that consists of:
- Twenty vacation days that are pro-rated based on the employee’s start date, at an accrual of 1.67 days per month
- Three personal days
- Ten sick days
Perks
- Employee discounts for gym memberships
- Wellness activities
- Healthy snacks
- Casual dress code
Training
- Learning and development courses
- Speakers
- Team-building off-site
Pay Transparency
At WorldQuant, we are committed to providing candidates with all necessary information in compliance with pay transparency laws. If you believe any required details are missing from this job posting, please notify us at [email protected], and we will address your concerns promptly.
Copyright
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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.