Software Engineer - Trading Systems
WorldQuant4 months ago
Chicago, IL, USA +2 moreMid Level
Base Salary
$150k - $250k/yr
Responsibilities
- Write low-latency, high-throughput C++ code.
- Implement mission-critical trading infrastructure.
- Collaborate with portfolio managers to implement new trading systems.
- Adapt existing systems to the next-generation trading platform.
Requirements
- At least 4 years of experience writing high-performance C++.
- Knowledge of modern C++.
- Knowledge of C++ template metaprogramming.
- 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.
Benefits
- Fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents, plus a flexible spending account.
- 401(k), fully paid parental leave, and generous paid time off including vacation, personal, and sick days.
- Employee discounts for gym memberships, wellness activities, healthy snacks, and a casual dress code.
- Learning and development courses, speakers, team-building off-sites, and employee resource groups.
- Positions are available in Chicago, NYC, Connecticut, or Austin.