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# Software Engineer - Trading Systems

- **Company:** WorldQuant, LLC
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithmic Trading, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Distributed Systems, Network Programming
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25197_20f2f32f6a6b87106a55f7e5301dd408-1717700523

## About the Role

* A minimum of 4 years of writing high performance C++
 * C++ template meta programming knowledge
 * Possess in-depth knowledge of network programming and distributed computing
 * Strong knowledge of Unix/Linux fundamentals
 * Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms
 * Finance experience is preferred but not required

## Description

WorldQuant is seeking exceptional C++ developers to join our front office development team to further enhance and build our next generation trading platforms.