Quant Developer Intern

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, applying 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 expected to challenge conventional thinking and maintain an attitude of continuous improvement.

We aim to hire the best and the brightest. We value intellectual horsepower and outstanding talent. There is no predefined roadmap to future success, so we look for people who can help build it.

The Role

WorldQuant is looking for a Quant Developer Intern to join the Portfolio Management Solutions team. This is an ideal opportunity for a technically strong student who enjoys solving real problems and wants hands-on exposure to systems that directly support portfolio management operations.

You will work alongside expert developers and portfolio managers, contributing to systems, interfaces, and tools used in day-to-day portfolio management workflows. We value clear thinking, strong fundamentals, and a proactive attitude. Prior industry experience is not required, but you should think rigorously and pick things up quickly.

Strong performers will be considered for a full-time Quant Developer role upon graduation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of systems, interfaces, and tools that support portfolio management workflows, under the guidance of senior developers
• Work with developers and portfolio managers to understand requirements for well-scoped tasks and features
• Help identify, investigate, and resolve issues in existing tools and infrastructure
• Assist with monitoring production systems and support incident response as part of a team
• Participate in code reviews, write tests, and contribute to technical documentation
• Learn and apply modern development tools and practices, including the team’s LLM-assisted workflows

What You’ll Bring

Technical

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Solid coursework or project experience in Python and/or C++
• Basic familiarity with Bash scripting and Linux environments
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git

Approach & Working Style

• Strong analytical and logical thinking—approach problems methodically and don’t give up easily
• Meticulous and genuinely care about the quality of your own work
• Proactive and curious—willing to dig into a problem before asking for help, and able to ask good questions
• Able to manage a well-defined task with reasonable independence, with support and guidance available
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new tools, codebases, and systems
• Effective and concise communicator in English, both written and verbal

Ways of Working

• Comfortable using Claude or other LLM tools as part of your development workflow—for debugging, learning unfamiliar code, and drafting documentation
• Uses LLM tools with judgment—treats them as an aid to thinking, not a substitute for it
• Willing to learn how the team applies LLM-assisted workflows and bring that mindset to your own work

Internship Details

Internship availability: at least 4 months, starting January 2026. Opportunity to convert to a full-time role based on performance.

What We Offer

• Direct exposure to real portfolio management systems and workflows
• A collaborative team where your contributions are visible and valued
• Opportunity to grow quickly in a technically demanding and intellectually stimulating environment