Quantitative Developer - C++
A highly successful, long-standing proprietary trading firm is expanding its technology team in 2026. They are seeking a talented C++ Developer to join their infrastructure group, working closely with traders to build and optimize ultra-low latency systems that power high-frequency strategies.
This role offers the opportunity to:
- Design and implement execution engines, order routing frameworks, and messaging infrastructure.
- Profile and fine-tune trading applications for maximum speed and reliability.
- Collaborate directly with trading teams to translate requirements into scalable, high-performance solutions.
- Work on advanced systems programming, network optimization, and real-time data handling.
- Contribute to simulation and backtesting environments for research and testing.
The ideal candidate has a strong academic background, deep expertise in modern C++ (C++17/20), and a passion for solving complex technical challenges in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement ultra-low latency execution engines, order routing frameworks, and messaging infrastructure in C++
- Develop and optimize connectivity to multiple trading venues using industry-standard protocols and APIs.
- Profile and fine-tune trading applications for latency, throughput, and stability in live environments.
- Build tools and interfaces for historical data analysis, simulation, and performance benchmarking.
- Collaborate with trading and research teams to translate requirements into scalable, high-performance solutions.
Requirements:
- Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++17/20) with expertise in multithreading, asynchronous programming, and efficient data structures.
- Deep understanding of Linux internals, network stack optimization, and real-time low-latency systems.
- Hands-on experience integrating exchange APIs and handling real-time data streams.
- Working knowledge of Python for data analysis and research support; familiarity with event-driven systems and cloud platforms.
- Solid grasp of market microstructure, order types, and execution dynamics.
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