Python Software Engineer

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 an exceptionally talented individual to join our Portfolio and Treasury Services team. We are responsible for portfolio analytics involving calculation of various portfolio performance measures such as P&L, Asset Valuations and Risk. We directly interact with Portfolio managers & Senior Management helping them to manage the firm’s trading book balances & optimize the cost of trading. Successful candidates will participate in all facets of a project’s life cycle from design, implementation, testing, documentation and deployment.

• Design, code, and debug operations, reporting, pre & post trade analysis applications on Linux platforms.
• Interface with users to gather, analyze and spec out requirements, develop/test code, and manage product deliverables to targeted release dates.
• Work closely with operations support team for deployment and training as well as provide support for new and legacy applications.

Its Impact: The candidate will be working on technology platform that has direct impact to the success of our firm.  As a key member of the team, the candidate will have the opportunity to offer new technology solutions to help improve our capabilities.

What You’ll Bring:

• Degree in a quantitative or technical discipline
• Strong understanding and hardcore user of Python or other high level language like C# or Java
• Experience building Web UI application with React and TypeScript
• Ability to excel in a fast paced, agile environment
• Ability to understand complex systems; be in command of the details to provide solutions
• Advanced working SQL knowledge and experience working with relational, columnar and alternative data stores
• Experience building and optimizing ‘big data’ pipelines, architectures and data sets
• Demonstrated ability to design and develop scalable software
• Self-motivated and take initiative with minimal direction
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience in Kubernetes, Kafka and Airflow a plus

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