Senior Java Software Engineer
WorldQuant
About this role
WorldQuant is seeking an individual proficient in software systems to improve performance, scalability, reliability, and to develop features for key research and trading pipelines. The role involves working with technologies like Java, Python, Kafka, PostgreSQL, and BigQuery in a distributed systems environment.
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About WorldQuant
worldquant.comWorldQuant 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.
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About WorldQuant
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$80k – $120k
per year