C++ Software Engineer
Job Opening: C++ Software Engineer (2-6 Years Experience) - New York City
A leading technology-driven trading firm in New York City is hiring a C++ Software Engineer to help build and maintain the high-performance systems that power global trading operations.
About the Role
You'll join a small, fast-moving team responsible for real-time systems where performance and reliability are critical. You'll work closely with developers across the, building trading algorithms, monitoring systems, and research infrastructure. Expect to work on a distributed system that pushes the limits of latency and throughput.
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize low-latency C++ software
- Debug and improve performance across the stack
- Collaborate with peers to refine architecture and code quality
- Solve complex technical problems in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications
- 2-6 years of professional software development experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Strong C++ skills (daily use preferred)
- Solid understanding of Linux, CPU/memory performance, and networking
- Excellent debugging and problem-solving abilities
Ideal Candidate
- Top performer in your current team
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
- Passionate about coding, systems, and continuous learning
If you're excited to work on critical systems in a high-performance environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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