Python Developer

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 exceptional individual to work as a Quantitative Developer in a high performance business-embedded tech team. Working closely with Technologists, Portfolio Managers, and Researchers on portfolio optimizers, building complex data pipelines and frameworks for strategy and performance analytics. A successful candidate will bring a strong quant dev skillset with the best design / implementation principles and ability to quickly acquire in-depth domain knowledge.

What You’ll Bring:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience as a developer
• Strong Data Structures, Algorithms, and Math fundamentals
• Knowledge of Python and Linux/Unix platforms; familiarity with scripting languages.
• Familiarity with technologies related to data processing such as numpy, pandas, Airflow, Kubernetes, etc.
• Exceptional communication skills in both verbal and written form.
• Mature and thoughtful, with the ability to operate in a collaborative, team-oriented culture.
• Motivated by the transformational effects of technology-at-scale.
• Experience in finance is a plus but not required

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