Low Latency C++ Developer

1 week ago

Budapest, Budapest, Hungary WorldQuant Full time 80,000 - 120,000 per year

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: WorldQuant is seeking exceptional C++ developers to join our front office development team to further enhance and build our next generation trading platforms.
 
What You'll Do:
  • Write low latency, high throughput C++ code
  • Implement mission critical trading infrastructure
  • Work with portfolio managers to implement new trading systems
  • Adapt existing systems to our next generation trading platform
 
What You'll Bring:
  • A minimum of 4 years of writing high performance C++
  • Modern C++ knowledge (C++17/20, etc)
  • C++ template meta programming knowledge
  • Possess in-depth knowledge of network programming and distributed computing
  • Strong knowledge of Unix/Linux fundamentals
  • Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms
  • Finance experience is a plus but not essential

What We Offer:

  • Competitive compensation package 
  • Core benefits include: premium private health insurance and life insurance with savings plan  
  • Support for every aspect of life through Employee Assistance Program and fully covered sick leave 
  • Strong culture of learning and development: training courses, library, guest speakers, share and learn events, global conferences 
  • Regular offsite team buildings, annual conferences and occasional global summits – opportunity to travel and connect with our local and global teams 
  • Employee resources groups with strong diversity and inclusion culture 

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