Strategy Developer - C++
A financial technology firm in Austin TX is hiring a Software Engineer to join its Strategy Development team, focused on building ultra-low latency trading systems. This is a high-performance engineering role where precision, speed, and reliability are critical. You'll be working directly with traders, quants, and other engineers to design and optimize systems that operate across global markets.
This team is responsible for some of the most performance-sensitive components of the trading platform, and the work is deeply technical. Ideal candidates will have strong fundamentals in systems programming, experience C++, and a passion for solving complex problems in real-time environments.
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement high-speed trading applications
- Tune systems for optimal latency and throughput
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate trading needs into scalable solutions
- Investigate and resolve production issues with speed and precision
- Contribute to design discussions, code reviews, and performance optimization efforts
Qualifications
- 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering
- Strong proficiency in C++
- Solid understanding of systems-level programming and network protocols
- Experience with performance profiling and debugging in latency-sensitive environments
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
- Excellent communication skills and a proactive mindset
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting
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