Is C++ enough to get interview for "Quant Developer"

[halfhalf]

hi, this is my first time to submit a post. first say hello to everyone here.

I have been thinking about changing to quant field for a while. My background is CS Ph.D. with 2 years of industry experience. I work on Unix platform using C++ to code.

Many times, you emphasized the importance of superb programming skills to quant jobs. I can understand that. But is C++ enough? I mean simply using my CS background and non-finance working experience, can I interview for "Quant Developer" positions?

If the answer is yes, do I fall in the dead end of "once a (quant) developer, always a developer"? For that reason, I am considering studying for CQF(Certificate in Quantitative Finance).But it costs $18,000. If my main purpose is to use this to increase my odds of getting interview, do you think it's worth investing?

thanks for commenting

 

[IlyaKEightSix]

There are many threads about MFEs and the state of the market.

That said:

Ph.D in CS with mainly C++ and 2 years of experience?

Can I have your brain please?

From my little undergrad perspective, you've got it made.

 

[doug reich]

I think the conventional wisdom is to do self-study from a book like Hull, etc. to learn the background. (See master reading list in the FAQ in my signature)