WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets, seeking to produce high-quality predictive signals through their proprietary research platform
Job Summary
WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets, seeking to produce high-quality predictive signals through their proprietary research platform.
Technologists at WorldQuant research, design, code, test and deploy firmwide platforms and tooling while working collaboratively with researchers and portfolio managers in a relaxed yet intellectually driven environment.
The company offers a competitive compensation package, premium private health insurance, life insurance with savings plan, and strong support for learning and development through training courses, guest speakers, and global conferences.
Matching Summary
WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets, seeking to produce high-quality predictive signals through their proprietary research platform.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Python software engineering
backend application services and APIs
AWS and external cloud services integration
SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
Linux environment and shell scripting
debugging and problem solving skills
Nice-to-have
intellectual horsepower first and foremost
attitude of continuous improvement
think openly about problems
challenge conventional thinking
think in code
motivated by like-minded people
Key Requirements
2+ years demonstrated experience developing scalable and robust software
Excellent coding skills, solid understanding of the broad Python ecosystem including Numpy, Pandas and Asyncio
Expertise in Python web frameworks such as Django, DRF, Flask or others
Experience with SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL), including schema design, query optimisation and migrations
Experience with microservices, caching tools, data visualization, log collection and aggregation, search, queuing systems
Experience with Linux environment and shell scripting