The Role: Research is at the core of WorldQuant. Through rigorous exploration and unconstrained thinking about how to apply data to the financial markets, our researchers are in constant search of new alphas. We strive to understand data in ways our competitors don’t believe is possible. Researchers at WorldQuant employ tested processes seeking to identify high-quality predictive signals that we believe are undiscovered by the wider market. These signals are mathematical expressions of data that are used as inputs in our quantitative models.

WorldQuant is seeking an exceptional individual to join the firm as a Quantitative Researcher focusing Intraday signals research. The person must have a strong understanding of the investment research process to create computer-based models that seek to predict movements of global financial markets. While prior finance experience is not required, a successful candidate must possess a strong interest in learning about finance and global markets. Candidates will have a research scientist mind-set; be a self-starter, a creative and persevering deep thinker who is motivated by unsolved challenges.

Its Impact: As we pursue our goal of creating new alphas, we need researchers who will lead us there. WorldQuant’s unique investment platform is a leader amongst its peers and the methodology we employ is cutting edge. We desire people who will help us in our relentless pursuit to succeed.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree from a leading university in a quantitative or highly analytical field (e.g.Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Financial Engineering)
• Demonstrated ability to program in C/C++ and/or Python on a Unix/Linux platform
• Strong background in ML/AI/Statistics is a big plus
• Strong background in Data Science and experience working with large datasets is a big plus
• Relentless drive to pursue ideas from conception to implementation
• Intellectual curiosity and desire to develop genuine insights and domain expertise.
• Excellent problem solving abilities and judgment with a strong attention to detail
• Mature, thoughtful, with the ability to operate in a collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Strong English language skills; ability to communicate complex concepts in simple terms

WorldQuant has adopted the Tripartite Standard on Recruitment Practices, and has committed to being a fair and progressive employer.

The MetaTech team is the engine behind the evolution of WorldQuant's proprietary research platform — empowering Researchers and Portfolio Managers to create, deploy, and lead template trading strategies at scale. MetaTech owns both foundational infrastructure and the researcher-facing features that expand what is possible within the platform. The team responds rapidly to emerging user needs while driving long-term platform modernization, spanning simulation engine upgrades, orchestration services, caching infrastructure, and the enablement of entirely new classes of strategies.

As a Software Engineering Lead in MetaTech, you will be responsible for the technical direction of a platform that sits at the intersection of quantitative research and large-scale distributed systems. You will need deep fluency in both worlds: the ability to engage credibly with Researchers and PMs about their workflows and goals, and the technical depth to architect, deliver, and modernize the systems that power them. You will lead the team's roadmap across multiple workstreams — from expanding the range of supported strategy types to infrastructure modernization — and lead a team of engineers to implement it.

The Role

• Drive the MetaTech technical roadmap, balancing researcher-facing feature delivery with foundational infrastructure investment
• Lead architectural design and hands-on development across the platform, including simulation orchestration, caching, monitoring, and strategy lifecycle management
• Engage directly with Researchers and Portfolio Managers to understand their needs and translate them into well-scoped technical solutions
• Drive infrastructure modernization efforts, including simulation engine migrations, distributed caching, and platform observability
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders across Research, Platform, and Operations to ensure reliable, scalable delivery
• Identify opportunities to integrate agentic workflows into existing platform systems, enabling automation of complex, multi-step research and operational processes
• Manage and mentor a team of engineers, fostering technical excellence and accountability

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent job experience
• 6+ years of hands-on industry experience building scalable, high-reliability backend systems
• Deep familiarity with the Python ecosystem, particularly for data-intensive and systems-level work
• Strong systems engineering instincts: distributed computing, service orchestration, and large-scale data pipelines
• Working knowledge of quantitative investment and research concepts, with an ability to engage fluently with quant researchers and PMs
• Experience with simulation systems, financial data infrastructure, or research platform engineering is a strong plus
• Working knowledge of a Unix/Linux environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills — able to bridge technical and non-technical audiences
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills, with a bias toward root-cause analysis over workarounds
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design trade-offs
• Relational and non-relational database experience
• C++ 11 (or greater) experience is a plus, particularly for simulation or performance-critical contexts
• Previous people management experience is a plus

The Role: The Quantitative Execution team is seeking an Execution Researcher to further refine WorldQuant's execution capabilities across a variety of cash and derivative products to be based in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities:

• Algorithm Design & Implementation:
• Develop detailed specifications for new and enhanced execution algorithms.
• Implement, test, and deploy robust quantitative trading strategies and tools, primarily using Python.
• Tooling:
• Build robust and reusable tools in Python to improve the overall team productivity.
• Market Impact Modelling:
• Research, develop, and refine sophisticated market impact models to seek to predict and minimize the cost of trading.
• Leverage large datasets and advanced statistical/machine learning techniques to improve model accuracy.
• Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA):
• Conduct in-depth Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA) to evaluate the performance of execution strategies, identify drivers of transaction costs, and pinpoint opportunities for optimization.
• Provide actionable insights to portfolio managers and traders.
• Collaboration:
• Work closely with the QES Lead for APAC to align strategies with regional market nuances and business objectives.
• Collaborate with trading desks, technology teams, and other quantitative researchers to integrate solutions and drive innovation

What You’ll Bring:

• PhD/Master’s in a quantitative field (CS, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Quant Finance) from a top university, with 0–4 years’ experience in quantitative research and/or development for systematic or execution strategies.
• Solid Python programming skills (required), strong understanding of data structures and algorithms, and experience manipulating large-scale datasets using SQL; C/C++ is a strong differentiator.

• Strong expertise in regression models, time-series analysis, and applied machine learning, with exposure to deep learning and/or reinforcement learning, ideally in data-intensive, production-oriented environments.

The Role: Research is at the core of WorldQuant. Through rigorous exploration and unconstrained thinking about how to apply data to the financial markets, our researchers are in constant search of new alphas. Researchers at WorldQuant employ tested processes seeking to identify high-quality predictive signals that we believe are undiscovered by the wider market. These signals are mathematical expressions of data that are used as inputs in our quantitative models.

WorldQuant is seeking an exceptional individual to join the firm as a Quantitative Researcher. The person must have a strong understanding of the investment research process to create computer-based models that seek to predict movements of global financial markets. While prior finance experience is not required, a successful candidate must possess a strong interest in learning about finance and global markets. Candidates will have a research scientist mind-set; be a self-starter, a creative and persevering deep thinker who is motivated by unsolved challenges.

What You’ll Bring:

• Candidates holding or pursuing a Bachelor's (Hons), Master's or PhD degree in in a highly quantitative or highly analytical field e.g. Math, Physics, Computer Science or Financial Engineering from a leading university with excellent academic records are strongly preferred
• Have a research scientist mindset, i.e., be a deep thinker, creative, persevering, smart, a self-starter, etc.
• Knowledge of Linear Algebra, Statistics, Machine Learning
• Prior experience in Finance/Trading is a plus.
• Be competent in a programming language (Python, Unix)
• Possess good English language skills
• Have a strong interest in learning about worldwide financial markets
• Possess a relentless drive to succeed, supplemented by a strong work ethic

WorldQuant has adopted the Tripartite Standard on Recruitment Practices, and has committed to being a fair and progressive employer.

The Role: We are looking for an exceptionally talented software engineer intern to join our team. You will be part of a business-facing team responsible for building and evolving the core systems that power our Quant strategies.

You will be working with Quants very closely to develop, enhance, and support cutting-edge tools and systems that drive data decision making. The role provides a unique opportunity to gain exposure to full lifecycle of quant finance.

• Assist in developing and optimizing data infrastructure that powers our quantitative research and trading strategies .
• Help design and implement computational frameworks that execute our quantitative models and strategies.
• Work with Quants to understand their needs and provide technical solutions that enhance their workflow.

What You’ll Bring

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science
• Python programming proficiency
• Familiarity with data structure and algorithms
• Strong understanding of software development principles and methodologies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Interest in finance, quantitative trading or financial data a plus
• Internship duration - at least a 3 months' commitment for the period June to December 2026

The Role: 

• We are seeking candidates with quantitative portfolio management experience and intimate knowledge of systematic strategies

Job Responsibilities (include, but not limited to the following)

• Develop systematic strategies that use statistical signals associated with various market inefficiencies applied to a broad variety of asset classes including global equities and/or ETFs, futures, currencies and options
• Lead, manage and grow quantitative investment portfolio
• Contribute to broader firm research and strategic initiatives

• 2+ years’ experience in developing systematic strategies including a verifiable track record with positive PnL and Sharpe
• Strong programming skills in mainstream quant programming languages, such as Python and C++

The Book Portfolio Manager Opportunity:

• Transparent and formula-based compensation
• Opportunities to contribute to other research and strategy initiatives
• Access to WorldQuant’s alpha pool, portfolio management tools and innovative technology platforms
• Access to a deep and broad menu of datasets supported by a dedicated data team
• Cross-asset execution led by a multi-regional trading team
• Participation in internal research conferences and forums
• Autonomy to build your own strategies along with several opportunities for collaboration and mentorship
• Access to AI and Machine Learning opportunities applied to financial markets

Technologists at WorldQuant research, design, code, test and deploy projects 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: WorldQuant Quant Enablement Team is seeking an exceptional individual to work on complex data pipelines, computational infrastructure and quant-related software systems. This role works closely with Portfolio Managers and Researchers, and across teams within WorldQuant as a hands-on engineer as a part of our business facing technology organization. A successful candidate will possess an in-depth knowledge of data design patterns, software architecture and design principles and how to implement them. They should be familiar with data structure and algorithms, data engineering and stay informed about AI technologies and their potential applications to drive business support and growth

What You’ll Bring:

• Degree in a technical or quantitative discipline from a top tier institution.
• 5 to 8 years of Python experience as a developer.
• Demonstrated ability to program in Python on Linux/Unix platforms; familiarity with scripting languages.
• Experience with effective code version control, as well as Continuous Integration and Deployment.
• Exceptional communication skills in both verbal and written form.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and judgment with strong attention to detail.
• Mature and thoughtful, with the ability to operate in a collaborative, team-oriented culture.
• Motivated by the transformational effects of technology-at-scale.
• Experience with AI technologies, such as LLMs and agentic AI, along with their use cases would be beneficial
• Experience in finance is a plus but not required

Project Overview

This is a cutting-edge initiative to integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) with WorldQuant's proprietary strategy management tools. The project aims to provide AI-assisted insights, automate routine analytical tasks, and enable natural language interactions for Portfolio Managers to more efficiently analyze, maintain, and enhance their trading strategies. This involves building foundational infrastructure, developing robust data pipelines for metrics and features, and creating a secure, user-centric interface with a strong focus on protecting intellectual property.

The Role:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Full-Time Software Engineer to play a key role in the development and enhancement of this AI-driven platform. You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining critical components of the system, primarily focusing on the Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers that form the backbone of the platform. This includes enhancing existing MCPs, such as our proprietary command-line interface for strategy data, developing new MCPs for internal data system integration, strategy analysis, and performance metrics, and contributing to the secure and effective use of LLMs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust and scalable MCP servers and related tools in Python.
• Enhance existing MCPs, including our internal data access tools, to ensure reliable access to strategy metadata, historical PnL data, and PnL attribution by risk factors.
• Develop new MCPs, including but not limited to MCPs for direct data system integration, MCPs for strategy analytics, and MCPs for performance reporting.
• Design and implement secure prompt engineering techniques to interact with LLMs, ensuring effective information retrieval while minimizing the risk of intellectual property leakage.
• Collaborate with project managers, technical leads, and other developers to define technical specifications and integrate various data sources.
• Work on API development and integration, ensuring seamless data flow between different systems (internal knowledge management systems, simulation systems, data warehouses).
• Implement data parsing and manipulation logic for various formats (JSON, CSV).
• Contribute to the design and implementation of data pipelines for strategy metrics and features.
• Address and resolve bugs and issues in existing MCP tools and infrastructure.
• Participate in code reviews, and contribute to unit and integration testing efforts.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for developed components.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and methodologies in AI, LLMs, prompt engineering, and financial technology.

What You’ll Bring:

Core Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Python programming.
• Proven experience in API development, integration, and consumption.
• Solid understanding of database interaction, data access patterns, and data modeling.
• Experience with data parsing and manipulation libraries and techniques (e.g., pandas, JSON, CSV).
• Understanding of or experience with prompt engineering principles for Large Language Models
• Awareness of data security and intellectual property protection considerations in the context of AI and LLM applications

Domain-Specific Knowledge (Highly Beneficial):

• Familiarity with financial data (e.g., PnL, Sharpe ratio, alpha, risk factors, AUM).
• Experience with quantitative trading systems, market data systems, or strategy management platforms (familiarity with internal data systems or command-line data tools is a significant plus).

Technical Environment Familiarity (Helpful):

• Experience working in a Linux environment.
• Understanding of Command Line Interface (CLI) tools and development.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
• High attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality software.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies and complex systems.

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering

The Role: 

• We are seeking candidates with quantitative portfolio management experience and intimate knowledge of systematic strategies

Job Responsibilities (include, but not limited to the following)

• Develop systematic strategies that use statistical signals associated with various market inefficiencies applied to a broad variety of asset classes including global equities and/or ETFs, futures, currencies and options
• Independently lead, manage and grow quantitative investment portfolio (portfolio will have a separately identifiable track record)
• Autonomy to build your own research pipeline and grow your team

• 2+ years’ experience in developing systematic strategies including a verifiable track record with positive PnL and Sharpe
• Strong programming skills in mainstream quant programming languages, such as Python and C++
   

The Independent Portfolio Manager Opportunity:

• Transparent and formula-based compensation
• Meaningful allocation with growth potential based on performance and scalability
• Access to a deep and broad menu of datasets supported by a dedicated data team
• Cross-asset execution led by a multi-regional trading team
• Opportunity for select engagement with the CIO Office in support of your research and strategy development

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The Role: 

• We are seeking candidates with quantitative research experience and intimate knowledge of systematic strategies across a broad variety of asset classes including global equities and/or ETFs, futures, currencies and options

Job Responsibilities (include, but not limited to the following)

• Support Portfolio Managers with alpha research, modelling, portfolio construction, optimization, and implementation of quantitative trading strategies
• Build and maintain tools and systems used throughout the quantitative research and portfolio management processes

• PhD or Masters degree from a top university, with a major in computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, or quantitative finance discipline
• 2-8 years’ experience in quantitative research and/or quantitative development for systematic strategies
• Demonstrated ability to program in Python and/or C++, with a strong background in data structures and algorithms
• Working knowledge of Linux
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Strong moral integrity and work ethic

• Core Benefits: Fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents, flexible spending account, 401k, full paid parental leave, generous PTO (paid time off) with unlimited sick days
• Perks: Employee discounts for gym memberships, wellness activities etc., healthy snacks, casual dress code
• Training: learning and development courses, speakers, team-building off-site
• Employee resource groups

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