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# Software Engineer - Trading Systems

- **Company:** WorldQuant, LLC
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $150,000 - $250,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithmic Trading, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Distributed Systems, Network Programming, Software Engineering, Low Latency
- **Published:** November 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-engineer-trading-systems-ny--80045dd6-023a-4109-832d-12820e2e46fc

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Trading Systems, Financial Strategy, Trading Platforms, C++ Programming Language, High Throughput, Investment Management, Trading Systems, Network Programming, Distributed Computing, * A minimum of 4 years of writing high performance C++

 * Modern C++ knowledge (C++17/20, etc)
 * 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

The Role: WorldQuant is seeking exceptional C++ developers to join our front office development team to further enhance and build our next generation trading platforms.
What You'll Do:

 * Write low latency, high throughput C++ code
 * Implement mission critical trading infrastructure
 * Work with portfolio managers to implement new trading systems
 * Adapt existing systems to our next generation trading platform