WorldQuant seeks to improve the architecture of its execution platform across various cash and derivative products to optimize trading efficiency.
Requirements
- Excellent C++ skills on a Linux platform, preferably with experience in low-latency programming
- Experience in designing, implementing electronic algorithmic trading systems
- Knowledge of market-microstructure and experience in market data (L1/2/3)
- Experience with predictive signal research and/or implementation
- Strong skills in Python and databases
- Experience with Smart Order Routing (SOR)
- Comprehensive knowledge of liquidity pools
Responsibilities
- Lead, build and maintain the algorithm and SOR frameworks
- Develop short-term predictive models to drive the investment process
- Improve the architecture of WorldQuant's execution platform
- Optimize trading efficiency
- Implement electronic algorithmic trading systems
- Design and implement predictive signal research
- Maintain and improve the execution platform's infrastructure
Other
- Fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents
- Flexible spending account
- 401(k)
- Fully paid parental leave
- Generous PTO with unlimited sick days
- Employee discounts for gym memberships, wellness activities, healthy snacks
- Casual dress code
- Learning and development courses, speakers, team-building off-site
- Employee resource groups
