Execution Developer

Overview As a Front Office C++ Developer at WorldQuant, you will help build and optimize the next generation trading platforms. You work closely with portfolio managers to implement mission-critical systems and deliver low-latency, high-throughput code. The role sits at the intersection of research, engineering, and trading, empowering you to shape platforms used to deploy predictive signals and trading strategies. You’ll join a collaborative, intellectually driven culture that values practical results and continuous improvement, with a clear impact on trading performance and platform robustness. Compensation / Benefitsbase salarydiscretionary performance bonusbenefitstotal compensation orientationglobal opportunitiesequity not specified ResponsibilitiesWrite low latency, high throughput C++ codeImplement mission critical trading infrastructureWork with portfolio managers to implement new trading systemsAdapt existing systems to our next generation trading platform Key requirementsA minimum of 4 years of writing high performance C++Modern C++ knowledge (C++17/20, etc)C++ template metaprogramming knowledgePossess in-depth knowledge of network programming and distributed computingStrong knowledge of Unix/Linux fundamentalsStrong understanding of data structures and algorithmsFinance experience is preferred but not requiredcollaborative mindsetstrong problem-solvingclear communicationHigh-performance C++Modern C++ (C++17/20)C++ template metaprogramming