Jobs / United States / Worldquant LLC
Software Development Manager
Worldquant LLC · 🇺🇸 New York OR Chicago OR Austin OR Old Greenwich
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 21 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 8 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Worldquant LLC paid sponsored hires in similar roles6 certified filings for “Director, Portfolio Manager & Execution Specialist” (Statisticians) in NY: $120k–$130k, median $120k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Worldquant LLC
The US Department of Labor certified 21 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 8 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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. 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. • Perks: Employee discounts for gym memberships, wellness activities, healthy snacks, casual dress code • 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. At WorldQuant, we are committed to providing candidates with all necessary information in compliance with pay transparency laws. If you believe any required details are missing from this job posting, please notify us at WQHR_US@WorldQuant.com ,