Role Overview
WorldQuant is hiring a mid-level C++ Developer. This is a full-time role in Montevideo. Part of WorldQuant's Qa hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
Salary Context
Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Mid-level Qa roles is $120k-$158k (based on 173 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.
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Job 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. Our environment is relaxed yet intellectually driven. We seek people who think in code and are motivated by being around like-minded people.
- Write low latency, high throughput C++ code
- Implement mission critical infrastructure
- Work with key stakeholders to implement new systems
- Adapt existing systems to our next generation platform
- 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
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Where is the C++ Developer position at WorldQuant located?
This position is based in Montevideo. WorldQuant has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a C++ Developer at WorldQuant earn?
WorldQuant has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the C++ Developer role at WorldQuant posted?
This role was posted on May 6, 2026 (67 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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