Data Development Engineer

Data Development Engineer at WorldQuant: Seeking an exceptionally talented software engineer to develop large scale, complex software system that controls datasets creation. Responsibilities include requirement-gathering, architecting, and designing extremely large-scale data system, developing software systems and micro-services in Python/C++, integrating state-of-the-art open source software and technologies, and collaborating with internal technology, research, and portfolio management team.

Requirements

• Background in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, or Physics, with minimum Bachelor's degree
• Expert in designing large-scale distributed software systems
• Expert programming skills in Python and Python stack (Flask, Celery)
• Expert in database design (either SQL or NoSQL)
• Experience working under Linux environment, familiar with Perl/Shell scripting
• Master at least one Object-oriented Language (prefer C++ or Java)
• Experience with container technology (docker, kubernetes), micro-services, big data processing (spark, kafka, hdfs) is a BIG PLUS
• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms
• Good communication skills: must be fluent in English, spoken and written
• Interested in applying technology to real-world situations, comfortable working in fast-paced work environments, detail-oriented, and capable of performing tasks under time pressure