Senior Trading System Engineer C++
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior C++ Engineer to join our core trading technology team. In this role, you will take ownership of the design, development, and performance optimization of our next-generation low-latency trading platform. Working at the intersection of software engineering and quantitative finance, you'll collaborate closely with traders and researchers to deliver high-performance, scalable solutions for a dynamic trading environment.
This position is ideal for an experienced systems engineer who is passionate about solving complex real-time computing problems, writing efficient C++ code, and building mission-critical platforms with meaningful business impact.
Key Responsibilities
* Architect and enhance core trading systems to improve speed, scalability, and reliability.
* Design, build, test, and deploy software solutions that meet strategic trading and market demands.
* Work with quant teams to define priorities and deliver tailored, robust solutions.
* Investigate and resolve complex technical issues in production and simulation environments.
* Make independent decisions on software architecture and trade-offs with long-term maintainability in mind.
* Provide regular support and troubleshooting for production trading systems as needed.
Qualifications
Must-Have:
* 5-10+ years of C++ development experience with strong coding and debugging skills.
* Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals: algorithms, data structures, operating systems, memory management.
* Deep knowledge of multi-threaded programming, concurrency models, and lock-free design.
* Strong sense of ownership, capable of working independently and making sound engineering decisions.
* Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
* Excellent communication and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
* Passion for technology and a drive to build performant, reliable systems.
Nice-to-Have:
* Experience in trading systems, market data infrastructure, or low-latency networking.
* Prior background in system architecture design and large-scale distributed systems.
* Research or academic background in computer architecture or performance optimization.
* Curiosity about quantitative finance or algorithmic trading (finance background not required).
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