Senior Software Engineer

Overview

Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and operate large-scale data and ETL systems that support WorldQuant research and investment workflows.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and own backend services and data pipelines for large-scale data processing.
• Architect data storage and processing solutions, including schema design, query optimization, and data modeling.
• Build and maintain APIs, messaging systems, and integration layers connecting data producers and consumers.
• Make technical decisions by evaluating trade-offs, selecting tools, and defining system boundaries.
• Break down ambiguous requirements into deliverable, well-engineered solutions.
• Diagnose and resolve complex production issues and drive root-cause analysis.
• Improve engineering practices across testing, CI/CD, observability, and documentation.

What you'll need

• 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong programming proficiency in at least one language (Python, Java, Go, C++, or equivalent).
• Proven ability to architect distributed, scalable, fault-tolerant systems.
• Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines and handling batch and streaming data.
• Deep understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and strong SQL skills including query optimization.
• Strong grasp of data structures, algorithms, design patterns, and software architecture principles.
• Experience designing REST or gRPC APIs.

Details

• Base pay range for this US-based position is $150,000 – $250,000 USD.