Head of Market Data Engineering (C++) - Electronic Trading
A leading global financial institution is investing heavily in the future of its electronic trading business and is looking to hire a Head of Market Data Engineering to help drive that transformation. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a mission-critical market data platform while helping shape the next generation of trading technology.
You'll sit at the center of a major technology modernization effort, partnering closely with trading, quantitative, and engineering teams to enhance performance, expand capabilities, and build out strategic greenfield initiatives. This is a highly visible role where you'll influence architecture, technology direction, and long-term platform strategy.
What You'll Be Doing
- Own the vision and evolution of a large-scale market data platform.
- Lead the design and optimization of ultra-low-latency systems supporting electronic trading.
- Drive greenfield initiatives focused on performance, scalability, and next-generation market data capabilities.
- Partner directly with traders, quants, and senior technology leadership.
- Lead and mentor a team of highly skilled engineers while remaining hands-on with architecture and technical decision-making.
- Evaluate emerging technologies across low-latency infrastructure, networking, and hardware acceleration.
What We're Looking For
- 10+ YOE and deep expertise in modern C++ and low-latency systems engineering.
- Strong experience with market data platforms, feed handlers, exchange connectivity, and market data distribution.
- Understanding of equities market structure and electronic trading environments.
- Background in HFT, market making, exchange technology, electronic trading, or similar performance-critical environments.
- Proven ability to lead engineering teams and influence senior stakeholders.
- A player-coach mindset with a passion for building world-class systems.
Why This Opportunity?
- Major investment and executive sponsorship behind the platform.
- Opportunity to shape the future state of a globally significant electronic trading business.
- Significant architectural ownership and visibility.
- Blend of leadership, strategy, and hands-on engineering.
- Hybrid model with flexibility to work from either NYC or Jersey City offices (3 days onsite).
The team is activley conducting interviews. If you've spent your career in C++ building high-performance market data systems and are looking for a role where you can have a tangible impact on the future direction of a trading platform, we'd encourage you to apply or reach out directly for a confidential discussion.
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