Software Engineer
Senior C++ Software Engineer
Amsterdam | Proprietary Trading | Full-Time
A leading technology-driven trading firm in Amsterdam is seeking an experienced C++ Software Engineer to help develop and optimise the systems that power its electronic trading operations. The role sits within a highly collaborative engineering team focused on building ultra-low latency solutions that operate in demanding, real-time environments.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance C++ applications.
- Enhance the speed, reliability, and scalability of trading infrastructure.
- Work closely with traders, quantitative researchers, and engineers to deliver business-critical solutions.
- Analyse system bottlenecks and optimise performance across complex distributed environments.
- Contribute to the design of new trading tools, infrastructure, and internal platforms.
- Participate in code reviews and drive engineering best practices.
Requirements
- Strong professional experience developing software in modern C++.
- Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and systems programming.
- Experience building high-performance, low-latency, or real-time applications.
- Knowledge of Linux environments and network programming.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for writing efficient, maintainable code.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment.
Nice to Have
- Experience within trading, financial markets, telecommunications, gaming, or other performance-critical industries.
- Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, concurrency, multithreading, and performance profiling.
- Familiarity with exchange connectivity, market data systems, or distributed systems.
What You'll Get
- Opportunity to work on technically challenging problems where performance matters.
- Direct impact on business outcomes with close interaction between engineering and end users.
- Competitive compensation package including performance-based incentives.
- Modern office environment in Amsterdam with a strong engineering culture.
- Flat organisational structure and fast decision-making processes.
This opportunity would suit engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges, optimising performance at scale, and working alongside some of the strongest technical talent in the industry.
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