Lead Software Engineer

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 Role: WorldQuant is seeking an exceptional individual to lead the maturation phase of two essential software systems currently in firm wide use.  These systems are an important part of the research and production trading pipelines.  Your mission will be to relentlessly improve their performance, scalability, reliability and survivability while continuing to develop features.  The successful candidate will manage a strong team of 6-8 junior to mid career developers with a focus on technical mentorship to nurture the extensive talent that exists within the team. This role will focus on providing architectural, SDLC and project management guidance and leadership- however relationship building with key end user constituencies is essential to success.  Key technologies for the products include:

• Python (Java also an option for new development)
• PostgreSQL
• BigQuery
• Kafka
• Kubernetes
• Distributed systems
• AI / LLMs
• Other storage technologies, perhaps to include graph databases

What You’ll Bring:

• Computer Science degree (advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred- particularly with storage technologies or distributed systems)
• Significant prior mentorship experience (prior management experience preferred) Experience working with senior managers
• Extensive experience technically leading or as key contributor in the development of complex software systems (leading financial services firm experience preferred- particularly involved in high performance systems)

WorldQuant is a total compensation organization where you will be eligible for a base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and benefits. The estimated base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $250,000 which is specific to New York and may change in the future. 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.

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