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# Software Development Manager

- **Company:** WorldQuant, LLC
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25303_2916120b5fd09f762566f63006b065a8

## About the Role

* Previous experience as a software engineering manager leading experienced teams or technology organizations within the financial domain
 * Ability to reduce complex concepts into understandable, actionable tasks
 * Proven experience with delivering best in class technology platforms in C++, Java or Python
 * Familiarity with and inspired by trends in modern computing and new technologies
 * Degree in Computer Science and or related field and 10+ years' experience leading strategy and delivering solutions for multiple industries and/or solution domains
 * Ability to act as an evangelist who inspires internal audiences through clarity of message and setting of best practices

## Description

* Retain, recruit, and develop a lean team of developers
 * Drive cross team collaboration to ensure prioritization and execution
 * Lead the adaptation of best-in-class engineering practices consistent with our technology organization's philosophy
 * Escalate and resolve intra- and cross-group misalignment as needed