Quantitative Developer
WorldQuant6 months ago
Montevideo, UruguayEntry Level
Responsibilities
- Design, code, test, and implement proprietary systems and tools for quantitative research and financial strategies.
- Collaborate with quant researchers, data scientists, mathematicians, and computer scientists to gather, analyze, and define requirements.
- Develop and test software while managing project deliverables.
- Solve complex technical challenges using clear, effective, and cross-disciplinary approaches.
Requirements
- Background in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong computer science fundamentals, including algorithms, design patterns, object-oriented programming, threading, multiprocessing, data structures, and algorithms.
- Demonstrated mastery of at least one programming language; Python is preferred and C++ is also suitable.
- Strong problem-solving ability, judgment, insight, attention to detail, and concise coding practices.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts to non-experts.
- Experience with Linux, distributed systems, or data-intensive systems is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of probability, statistical inference, software solvers, mathematical optimization, LLMs, or agentic systems is a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package; no specific salary amount is stated.
- Premium private health insurance.
- Training courses, guest speakers, and knowledge-sharing events.
- Team-building activities, annual conferences, and occasional global summits with opportunities for travel and collaboration across local and global teams.
- Dynamic work environment at an international company.
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.