Python Software Engineer

WorldQuant(7 months ago)

Budapest, HungaryOnsiteFull TimeJunior$37,789 - $51,793 (estimated)Engineering

About this role

WorldQuant is hiring a backend software developer to help build and evolve the next generation of its technology platform that supports quantitative signal research and portfolio generation. The role focuses on developing robust, scalable backend systems on a modern stack while collaborating with researchers, portfolio managers, and infrastructure partners. Finance experience is not required, and the environment emphasizes intellectual rigor, openness, and continuous improvement.

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Required Skills

Python
Backend Development
Distributed Systems
Microservices
Spark
Kafka
Kubernetes
Airflow
Prometheus
Grafana

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Qualifications

BS in Computer Science

About WorldQuant

worldquant.com

WorldQuant is a global quantitative asset management firm founded in 2007 by Igor Tulchinsky. The company builds systematic, data-driven investment strategies and trading models powered by proprietary technology, machine learning, and large-scale data. It operates a worldwide research network—partnering with in-house and external researchers—to discover predictive signals and scale portfolio strategies. WorldQuant emphasizes innovation in quantitative research, technology, and collaboration to deliver investment solutions.