Developer Experience Engineer
Developer Experience Engineer
Representing a leading global trading firm focused on high performance technology
We are working with a world class trading organization that thrives on speed precision and innovation. This firm builds systems that process massive streams of market data in real time and every millisecond counts. To keep that edge the company invests heavily in developer experience. Your mission will be to design and deliver tools that make C plus plus development faster smoother and more reliable for hundreds of engineers across multiple regions.
Why this role matters
In high frequency trading, developer experience is a strategic advantage. When engineers can build test and deploy quickly they innovate faster and the firm stays ahead. You will create the infrastructure and automation that powers this cycle and your work will have a measurable impact on productivity and performance.
What you will do
- Build and maintain scalable build systems and containerized workflows for complex C plus plus projects
- Design CI and CD pipelines that provide rapid reliable feedback and automate repetitive tasks
- Create local development tools including IDE extensions CLI utilities and environment bootstrappers
- Streamline release and deployment processes for continuous delivery with safety and confidence
- Define metrics that reveal productivity trends and guide investment decisions
- Explore and integrate AI assisted tools that accelerate coding and testing
- Partner with engineering teams to identify friction and deliver solutions that improve iteration speed
What you bring
- At least three years of professional software engineering experience
- Strong coding fundamentals in scripting and compiled languages with emphasis on C plus plus
- Experience with build tools such as Docker Bazel CMake and Ninja
- Proven ability to design CI workflows on platforms like Github Actions or Jenkins
- Passion for improving developer experience and a track record of driving productivity gains
- Collaborative mindset curiosity and commitment to continuous improvement
Preferred experience
- Background in performance critical environments such as trading or real time systems
- Familiarity with compilers linkers and sanitizers including Clang GCC and MSVC
- Knowledge of distributed build caching and reproducible builds
- Exposure to AI assisted development tools and modern DevEx trends
What you will get
- Highly competitive compensation with performance based bonus and profit sharing
- Comprehensive health dental vision and mental wellness coverage
- Generous paid time off and market holidays
- Exceptional office perks including daily meals snacks social events and wellness programs
- Career growth opportunities in a global team that values craft and innovation
Why join
This is a chance to shape the developer experience for one of the most advanced trading firms in the world. Your work will accelerate innovation reduce friction and empower engineers to deliver at their best. If you love building tools that make great developers even better this is your opportunity
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