10+ years of experience in software engineering management within the financial sector
Proven track record of delivering advanced technology platforms in C++, Java, or Python
Strong ability to distill complex concepts into clear, actionable tasks
In-depth knowledge of current trends in technology and computing
Experience building and leading high-performance development teams
Strong communication skills with an ability to influence and inspire others
Responsibilities
Recruit and retain top talent for a lean development team
Facilitate cross-team collaboration for project prioritization and execution
Implement industry-leading engineering practices aligned with organizational philosophy
Address and resolve misalignments within and between teams
Oversee the development of electronic execution strategies
Benefits
Fully covered medical and dental insurance for employees and their families
Generous paid time off including 20 vacation days, 3 personal days, and 10 sick days
Flexible spending accounts and a 401k plan
Paid parental leave for new parents
Employee discounts for wellness programs and gym memberships
Access to professional development courses and training events
Participation in employee resource groups fostering inclusion and support
Full Job Description
The Role: We are seeking a senior technology leader to manage a high performing team that handles our electronic execution. In collaboration with the team's software architect we are looking for someone to:
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
What You'll Bring:
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
Locations: Chicago, NYC, CT, or Austin
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.
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 $150,000 - $250,000 USD.
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About Worldquant, LLC
WorldQuant is a quantitative investment management firm that uses advanced mathematical and statistical methods to identify profitable trading opportunities in global financial markets. The company was founded in 2007 by Igor Tulchinsky and is headquartered in New York City. WorldQuant has a team of over 600 professionals, including researchers, traders, and technologists, who work together to develop and implement trading strategies across a wide range of asset classes. The company manages over $7 billion in assets and has offices in more than 20 countries around the world.
