WorldQuant
Senior Market Data Engineer
WorldQuant - Miami, Florida, us, 33222
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WorldQuant 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.
The Role
Design and build real-time market data processing systems covering global markets and multiple asset classes Architect and implement high-performance software solutions for processing market data feeds at scale Drive technical innovation by leveraging emerging technologies to enhance system telemetry, monitoring, and operational efficiency Provide technical leadership and escalation support for production market data systems Analyze system performance and design data-driven approaches to optimize market data processing workflows Lead the design of data governance systems for tracking availability, access patterns, and usage metrics
What You Will Bring
Degree in a quantitative or technical discipline from top university and strong academic scores Expert-level C++ proficiency with demonstrated experience in other object-oriented languages (Java, C#) Experience with scripting languages such as Perl, Python, and shell scripting for automation and data processing Deep experience with tick-by-tick market data processing, including data normalization, feed handling, and real-time analytic Excellent communication skills with ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams Have experience working under Linux environment
Our Benefits
Core Benefits: Fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents, flexible spending account, 401k, fully paid parental leave, generous PTO (paid time off) that consists of: twenty vacation days that are pro-rated based on the employee’s start date, at an accrual of 1.67 days per month, three personal days, and ten sick days. Perks: Employee discounts for gym memberships, wellness activities, healthy snacks, casual dress code Training: learning and development courses, speakers, team-building off-site Employee resource groups
Pay Transparency
WorldQuant is a total compensation organization where you will be eligible for a base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and benefits.
To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on job function and level, benchmarked against similar stage organizations. When finalizing an offer, we will take into consideration an individual’s experience level and the qualifications they bring to the role to formulate a competitive total compensation package.
The Base Pay Range For This Position Is
$175,000 – $250,000 USD.
At WorldQuant, we are committed to providing candidates with all necessary information in compliance with pay transparency laws. If you believe any required details are missing from this job posting, please notify us at
[email protected] , and we will address your concerns promptly.
By submitting this application, you acknowledge and consent to terms of the WorldQuant Privacy Policy. The privacy policy offers an explanation of how and why your data will be collected, how it will be used and disclosed, how it will be retained and secured, and what legal rights are associated with that data (including the rights of access, correction, and deletion). The policy also describes legal and contractual limitations on these rights. The specific rights and obligations of individuals living and working in different areas may vary by jurisdiction.
By submitting this application, you acknowledge and consent to terms of the WorldQuant Privacy Policy. The privacy policy offers an explanation of how and why your data will be collected, how it will be used and disclosed, how it will be retained and secured, and what legal rights are associated with that data (including the rights of access, correction, and deletion). The policy also describes legal and contractual limitations on these rights. The specific rights and obligations of individuals living and working in different areas may vary by jurisdiction.
Copyright
2025 WorldQuant, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
WorldQuant is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital status, citizenship, national origin, disability, military status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law.
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Senior Market Data Engineer
role at
WorldQuant Join to apply for the
Senior Market Data Engineer
role at
WorldQuant 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.
The Role
Design and build real-time market data processing systems covering global markets and multiple asset classes Architect and implement high-performance software solutions for processing market data feeds at scale Drive technical innovation by leveraging emerging technologies to enhance system telemetry, monitoring, and operational efficiency Provide technical leadership and escalation support for production market data systems Analyze system performance and design data-driven approaches to optimize market data processing workflows Lead the design of data governance systems for tracking availability, access patterns, and usage metrics
What You Will Bring
Degree in a quantitative or technical discipline from top university and strong academic scores Expert-level C++ proficiency with demonstrated experience in other object-oriented languages (Java, C#) Experience with scripting languages such as Perl, Python, and shell scripting for automation and data processing Deep experience with tick-by-tick market data processing, including data normalization, feed handling, and real-time analytic Excellent communication skills with ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams Have experience working under Linux environment
Our Benefits
Core Benefits: Fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents, flexible spending account, 401k, fully paid parental leave, generous PTO (paid time off) that consists of: twenty vacation days that are pro-rated based on the employee’s start date, at an accrual of 1.67 days per month, three personal days, and ten sick days. Perks: Employee discounts for gym memberships, wellness activities, healthy snacks, casual dress code Training: learning and development courses, speakers, team-building off-site Employee resource groups
Pay Transparency
WorldQuant is a total compensation organization where you will be eligible for a base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and benefits.
To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on job function and level, benchmarked against similar stage organizations. When finalizing an offer, we will take into consideration an individual’s experience level and the qualifications they bring to the role to formulate a competitive total compensation package.
The Base Pay Range For This Position Is
$175,000 – $250,000 USD.
At WorldQuant, we are committed to providing candidates with all necessary information in compliance with pay transparency laws. If you believe any required details are missing from this job posting, please notify us at
[email protected] , and we will address your concerns promptly.
By submitting this application, you acknowledge and consent to terms of the WorldQuant Privacy Policy. The privacy policy offers an explanation of how and why your data will be collected, how it will be used and disclosed, how it will be retained and secured, and what legal rights are associated with that data (including the rights of access, correction, and deletion). The policy also describes legal and contractual limitations on these rights. The specific rights and obligations of individuals living and working in different areas may vary by jurisdiction.
By submitting this application, you acknowledge and consent to terms of the WorldQuant Privacy Policy. The privacy policy offers an explanation of how and why your data will be collected, how it will be used and disclosed, how it will be retained and secured, and what legal rights are associated with that data (including the rights of access, correction, and deletion). The policy also describes legal and contractual limitations on these rights. The specific rights and obligations of individuals living and working in different areas may vary by jurisdiction.
Copyright
2025 WorldQuant, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
WorldQuant is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital status, citizenship, national origin, disability, military status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law.
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Employment type Full-time Job function
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