Quantitative Developer

About the Role

WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies. This role is for a Junior Quant Developer on the Platform & Operations team, ideal for a technically strong, early-career candidate. You will work alongside expert developers and portfolio managers, building systems, interfaces, and tools to support day-to-day portfolio management operations. We value clear thinking, strong fundamentals, and a proactive attitude over years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of systems, interfaces, and tools supporting portfolio management workflows.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers and developers to understand requirements and translate them into practical solutions.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve issues in existing tools and infrastructure.
• Monitor and support production systems, responding to incidents and ensuring reliability.
• Contribute to code reviews, testing, and technical documentation.
• Continuously improve team productivity by maximizing modern development tools and practices.

Requirements & Tech Stack

Technical

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Solid practical experience in Python and/or C++.
• Good working knowledge of Bash scripting and Linux environments.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Good working knowledge of Claude or other LLM ecosystems, understanding how to apply them effectively across the development workflow.
• Uses LLM tools with good judgment and critical thinking, not for blind code generation, but as a force multiplier for quality, speed, and clarity.

Approach & Working Style

• Strong analytical and logical thinking; approach problems methodically and persist through challenges.
• Meticulous with a high standard for the quality of your own work.
• Self-starter who takes ownership of problems and can work independently.
• Comfortable leading multiple tasks and making sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies and complex systems.
• Effective and concise communicator in English, both written and verbal.

Ways of Working

• Able to bring a proactive attitude regarding LLM tools to the broader team and contribute to raising overall productivity.

What We Offer

• Direct exposure to real portfolio management systems and workflows.
• A collaborative team where your contributions are visible and valued.
• Opportunity to grow quickly in a technically demanding and intellectually stimulating environment.
• Eligibility for base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and benefits.
• Estimated salary range for this position in New York: $125,000 to $175,000.