Senior C++ Software Engineer at WorldQuant

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

C++, Linux, Python, Unix, Distributed Systems, Data Structures, Algorithms, High-Performance Application Design, Concurrency Patterns, Self-Motivated

Industry

Financial Services

Description

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. Technologists at WorldQuant research, design, code, test and deploy firmwide platforms and tooling while working collaboratively with researchers and portfolio managers. Our environment is relaxed yet intellectually driven. We seek people who think in code and are motivated by being around like-minded people. The Role: Participate in the development and maintenance of our large-scale, distributed storage platform. Organize the day-to-day work of the team working on the same software component Collaborate closely with stakeholders to comprehend business requirements, analyze issues, and propose solutions that align with our business goals. Provide technical support for platform-related issues, which includes diagnosing the root causes of technical problems and suggesting appropriate solutions. What You'll Bring: A minimum of 5 years of writing production-quality code in C++ on Linux platform Good understanding of Python language with development experience Strong knowledge of Unix/Linux fundamentals Ability to develop large-scale, distributed systems Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, high-performance application design, and concurrency patterns. Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal direction Finance experience is a plus but not essential #LI-DN1 By submitting this application, you acknowledge and consent to terms of the WorldQuant Privacy Policy. The privacy policy offers an explanation of how and why your data will be collected, how it will be used and disclosed, how it will be retained and secured, and what legal rights are associated with that data (including the rights of access, correction, and deletion). The policy also describes legal and contractual limitations on these rights. The specific rights and obligations of individuals living and working in different areas may vary by jurisdiction. Copyright © 2025 WorldQuant, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 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.

Responsibilities

Participate in the development and maintenance of a large-scale, distributed storage platform. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to comprehend business requirements and propose solutions that align with business goals.