Senior C++ Engineer - Low-Latency Trading Systems

A global trading firm is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join a high-impact team responsible for building and optimizing low-latency infrastructure that powers real-time trading across global markets. This is a deeply technical role where precision, performance, and reliability are critical.

You'll work closely with traders, quants, and fellow engineers to design scalable systems that support high-frequency strategies. The team operates in a fast-paced environment with short development cycles, and your contributions will directly influence trading outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement high-performance trading applications in C++
• Optimize systems for latency, throughput, and fault tolerance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate trading needs into robust technical solutions
• Investigate and resolve production issues in real-time environments
• Contribute to design reviews, performance tuning, and technology evaluations

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering
• Deep expertise in C++ (ideally modern standards like C++17 or C++20)
• Strong understanding of systems-level programming, multithreading, and Linux internals
• Experience in latency-sensitive environments such as trading, networking, or real-time systems
• Familiarity with performance profiling, debugging, and optimization techniques
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset