Worldquant2mo ago

Python/Go Software Engineer

Budapest · Budapestmid

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Key Responsibilities

3+ years of development experience with Go or Python (experience with both is a strong plus). Hands-on experience working with databases, preferably PostgreSQL.

Requirements Summary

3+ years of development experience with Go or Python (experience with both is a strong plus). Hands-on experience working with databases, preferably PostgreSQL.

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WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets. We seek to produce high-quality predictive signals (alphas) through our proprietary research platform to employ financial strategies focused on market inefficiencies. Our teams work collaboratively to drive the production of alphas and financial strategies – the foundation of a balanced, global investment platform.

WorldQuant is built on a culture that pairs academic sensibility with accountability for results. Employees are encouraged to think openly about problems, balancing intellectualism and practicality. Excellent ideas come from anyone, anywhere. Employees are encouraged to challenge conventional thinking and possess an attitude of continuous improvement.

Our goal is to hire the best and the brightest. We value intellectual horsepower first and foremost, and people who demonstrate an outstanding talent. There is no roadmap to future success, so we need people who can help us build it.

Technologists at WorldQuant research, design, code, test and deploy firmwide platforms and tooling while working collaboratively with researchers and portfolio managers. Our environment is relaxed yet intellectually driven. We seek people who think in code and are motivated by being around like-minded people.

Participate in the development and maintenance of our large-scale, distributed storage platform.
Organize the day-to-day work of the team working on the same software component
Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to comprehend business requirements, analyze issues, and propose solutions that align with our business goals.
Provide technical support for platform-related issues, which includes diagnosing the root causes of technical problems and suggesting appropriate solutions.

3+ years of development experience with Go or Python (experience with both is a strong plus).
Hands-on experience working with databases, preferably PostgreSQL.
Experience building microservice-based solutions and REST APIs.
Familiarity with build and packaging workflows (e.g. Docker, CI/CD pipelines, common build tools).
Comfortable working in Unix/Linux environments.
Strong focus on clean code, testing, and maintainable systems.
Finance experience is a plus, but not essential.