C++ Software Engineer
WorldQuant5 months ago
Budapest, HungaryMid Level
Responsibilities
- 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 the next-generation trading platform.
- Research, design, code, test, and deploy firmwide platforms and tooling in collaboration with researchers and portfolio managers.
Requirements
- Experience writing high-performance C++ code.
- Knowledge of modern C++, including C++17 and C++20.
- 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
- Premium private health insurance and life insurance with a savings plan.
- Employee Assistance Program and fully covered sick leave.
- Training courses, library access, guest speakers, share-and-learn events, and global conferences.
- Regular offsite team-building events, annual conferences, and occasional global summits with travel opportunities.
About WorldQuant
WorldQuant is a privately held quantitative asset management firm founded in 2007 and headquartered in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. It builds proprietary research platforms and trading infrastructure to generate predictive signals and deploy systematic investment strategies across global markets and asset classes for institutional investors. The firm manages over $7 billion in assets under management and operates a network of offices worldwide.