C++ Quantitative Developer, Algorithmic Execution
About The Position
WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets. We seek to produce high-quality predictive signals (alphas) through our proprietary research platform to employ financial strategies focused on market inefficiencies. Our teams work collaboratively to drive the production of alphas and financial strategies – the foundation of a balanced, global investment platform. WorldQuant is built on a culture that pairs academic sensibility with accountability for results. Employees are encouraged to think openly about problems, balancing intellectualism and practicality. Excellent ideas come from anyone, anywhere. Employees are encouraged to challenge conventional thinking and possess an attitude of continuous improvement. Our goal is to hire the best and the brightest. 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. The Quantitative Execution Services team is seeking an Execution Algorithm Developer to further improve the architecture of WorldQuant's execution platform across a variety of cash and derivative products. You will be responsible for leading, building and maintaining the algorithm and SOR frameworks, including the short-term predictive models that drive our investment process on our innovative infrastructure with the goal of optimizing trading efficiency.
Requirements
- Excellent C++ skills on a Linux platform, preferably with experience in low-latency programming
- Experience in designing, implementing electronic algorithmic trading system, for purpose such as execution, market making, or high-frequency trading
- Knowledge of market-microstructure and experience in market data (L1/2/3), for cash equity or other markets
- Experience with predictive signal research and/or implementation
- Strong skills in Python and databases
- Experience with Smart Order Routing (SOR) and comprehensive knowledge of liquidity pools preferred
Responsibilities
- Leading, building and maintaining the algorithm and SOR frameworks
- Developing short-term predictive models that drive our investment process
- Optimizing trading efficiency on our innovative infrastructure
Benefits
- Fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents
- Flexible spending account
- 401k
- Fully 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, and ten sick days.
- Employee discounts for gym memberships
- Wellness activities
- Healthy snacks
- Casual dress code
- Learning and development courses
- Speakers
- Team-building off-site
- Employee resource groups
- Base salary
- Discretionary performance bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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