Senior Java Software Engineer

Location: Budapest 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: WorldQuant is seeking an exceptional individual to be a key contributor to the maturation phase of several essential software systems currently in firmwide use.  These systems are an important part of the research and production trading pipelines. Your mission will be to relentlessly improve their performance, scalability, reliability and survivability while continuing to develop features. Key technologies for the products include: Java (and to a lesser extent Python) Distributed systems Kafka PostgreSQL BigQuery What You’ll Bring: Computer Science degree (advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred- particularly with storage technologies or distributed systems) Extensive experience as a key contributor in the development of complex software systems (leading financial services firm experience preferred- particularly involved in high performance systems) Deep expertise in distributed systems, with hands-on experience building scalable, resilient, mission-critical services Strong experience with data-intensive architectures using technologies such as Kafka, PostgreSQL and/or BigQuery, with a track record of performance optimization and reliability in production What We Offer: Competitive compensation package Core benefits include: premium private health insurance and life insurance with savings plan Support for every aspect of life through Employee Assistance Program and fully covered sick leave Strong culture of learning and development: training courses, library, guest speakers, share and learn events, global conferences Regular offsite team buildings, annual conferences and occasional global summits – opportunity to travel and connect with our local and global teams 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.