{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"cfe2a787972178e29693fe79","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cfe2a787972178e29693fe79","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cfe2a787972178e29693fe79","title":"Software Engineer - Trading Systems","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.\r\nWorldQuant 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.\r\nOur 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.\r\nThe Role\r\nWorldQuant is seeking exceptional C++ developers to join our front office development team to further enhance and build our next generation trading platforms.\r\nWhat You'll Do\r\nWrite low latency, high throughput C++ code\r\nImplement mission critical trading infrastructure\r\nWork with portfolio managers to implement new trading systems\r\nAdapt existing systems to our next generation trading platform\r\nWhat You'll Bring\r\nA minimum of 4 years of writing high performance C++\r\nModern C++ knowledge (C++17/20, etc)\r\nC++ template meta programming knowledge\r\nPossess in-depth knowledge of network programming and distributed computing\r\nStrong knowledge of Unix/Linux fundamentals\r\nStrong understanding of data structures and algorithms\r\nFinance experience is preferred but not required\r\nLocations\r\nChicago, NYC, CT, or Austin\r\nOur Benefits\r\nFully 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:\r\ntwenty 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.\r\nPerks: Employee discounts for gym memberships, wellness activities, healthy snacks, casual dress code\r\nTraining: learning and development courses, speakers, team-building off-site\r\nEmployee resource groups\r\nPay Transparency\r\nWorldQuant is a total compensation organization where you will be eligible for a base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and benefits.\r\nTo provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on job function and level, benchmarked against similar stage organizations. When finalizing an offer, we will take into consideration an individual's experience level and the qualifications they bring to the role to formulate a competitive total compensation package.\r\nThe Base Pay Range For This Position Is\r\n$150,000 – $250,000 USD.\r\nAt WorldQuant, we are committed to providing candidates with all necessary information in compliance with pay transparency laws. If you believe any required details are missing from this job posting, please notify us at [emailprotected] , and we will address your concerns promptly.\r\nBy submitting this application, you acknowledge and consent to terms of the WorldQuant Privacy Policy. 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All Rights Reserved.\r\nWorldQuant 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.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Worldquant","rawCompany":"worldquant","city":"Chicago","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-09T07:58:18.518Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"13-2099.01","title":"Financial Quantitative Analysts","slug":"financial-quantitative-analysts"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"}],"industries":[{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"523940","title":"Portfolio Management and Investment Advice","slug":"portfolio-management-and-investment-advice"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Software Engineer - Trading Systems","description":"WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets. 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