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Python Software Engineer
Python Software Engineer
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.
Technologists at WorldQuant research, design, code, test and deploy projects 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.
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 an exceptional individual to help in the design and implementation of large-scale, complex software systems. The candidate is expected to work closely across teams within WorldQuant as a hands-on engineer. A successful candidate will possess an in-depth knowledge of design patterns, software architecture and design principles and how to implement them. He/she should be familiar with common technologies used in distributed systems as well the use and maintenance of database systems.
What You’ll Bring:
Degree in a technical or quantitative discipline from a top tier institution
3+ years of experience as a developer with experience in developing distributed systems
Demonstrated ability to program in Python and developing cluster-based applications on Linux/Unix platforms; familiarity with scripting languages
Familiarity with technologies related to distributed systems such as Kafka, Redis, ZooKeeper, Mesos and Kubernetes
Experience using relational (MySQL etc.) and NoSQL (Cassandra, MongoDB)
Experience with effective code version control, as well as Continuous Integration and Deployment
Exceptional communication skills in both verbal and written form
Excellent problem solving abilities and judgment with strong attention to detail
Mature and thoughtful, with the ability to operate in a collaborative, team-oriented culture
Motivated by the transformational effects of technology-at-scale