Software Engineer - Trading Systems

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New York OR Chicago OR Austin OR Old GreenwichPosted 9 weeks ago

Role Overview

WorldQuant is hiring a mid-level Software Engineer - Trading Systems. This is a full-time role in New York OR Chicago OR Austin OR Old Greenwich. Part of WorldQuant's Trading 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 Trading roles is $130k-$180k (based on 65 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.

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 preferred but not required

Locations: Chicago, NYC, CT, or Austin

Our Benefits:

Core Benefits:

Fully 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:

twenty 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.

Perks: Employee discounts for gym memberships, wellness activities, healthy snacks, casual dress code
Training: learning and development courses, speakers, team-building off-site
Employee resource groups

Pay Transparency:

WorldQuant is a total compensation organization where you will be eligible for a base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and benefits.

To 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.

The Base Pay Range For This Position Is $150,000 – $250,000 USD.

At 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 WQHR_US@WorldQuant.com, and we will address your concerns promptly.

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How do I apply for the Software Engineer - Trading Systems position at WorldQuant?

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Where is the Software Engineer - Trading Systems position at WorldQuant located?

This position is based in New York OR Chicago OR Austin OR Old Greenwich. WorldQuant has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Software Engineer - Trading Systems 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 Software Engineer - Trading Systems role at WorldQuant posted?

This role was posted on May 4, 2026 (69 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.