Senior C++ Software Engineer
Senior C++ Software Engineer (High‑Frequency Trading)
Location: Amsterdam / Hybrid
Experience: 5+ years
Employment Type: Full‑time
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior C++ Software Engineer to join a leading proprietary trading firm operating in a fast‑paced, latency‑sensitive environment. You will design, build, and optimize ultra‑low‑latency systems that power real‑time trading on global markets. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in performance‑critical environments and enjoy pushing the limits of hardware and software.
What You'll Do
- Develop, optimize, and maintain high‑performance C++ trading systems
- Work closely with traders, quants, and other engineers to design efficient execution pipelines
- Improve system performance through latency reduction, throughput optimization, and micro‑benchmarking
- Implement reliable, fault‑tolerant components for large‑scale distributed systems
- Analyze production behaviour and performance to drive architecture improvements
- Own the full software lifecycle: design → implementation → testing → deployment → monitoring
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of professional experience in modern C++ (C++11/14/17/20)
- Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, memory management, multithreading, lock‑free programming, and real‑time systems
- Experience in ultra‑low‑latency or performance‑critical environments (e.g., trading, gaming, telecommunications, HPC, robotics)
- Deep knowledge of Linux, network programming, and system‑level debugging tools
- Ability to optimize code at the CPU, cache, and compiler levels
- Strong analytical mindset and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges
- Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast‑moving environment
Nice to Have
- Experience with market connectivity, exchange protocols, or FIX/SBE
- Knowledge of Python for tooling or automation
- Familiarity with FPGA, kernel bypass (DPDK), RDMA, or high‑speed networking
- Background in mathematics, physics, or engineering
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