C++ Software Engineer – High-Frequency Trading

We’re seeking an exceptional C++ Engineer to join a leading high-frequency trading (HFT) firm. You’ll be a core contributor to the development of ultra-low latency systems that power global trading strategies. This is a performance-critical environment where microseconds matter and world-class engineering makes the difference.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and optimize latency-sensitive components of our trading platform in modern C++
• Work closely with traders and quants to deploy real-time strategies and market access systems
• Engineer high-throughput data pipelines and tick-to-trade execution paths
• Continuously profile and tune systems at the CPU, memory, and networking level
• Own the full software lifecycle: architecture, development, testing, deployment, and monitoring

What We’re Looking For

• Strong command of modern C++ (C++14/17/20) and memory/performance optimization techniques
• Solid foundation in computer science (algorithms, data structures, concurrency)
• Experience with multithreading, lock-free programming, and low-level systems
• Comfort working in a Linux environment with tools like perf, gdb, valgrind
• Familiarity with network protocols, especially UDP/TCP, multicast, or kernel bypass (e.g., DPDK, Solarflare)
• Bonus: Exposure to trading systems, market data feeds, or exchange connectivity

You Might Thrive Here If You:

• Think in nanoseconds and debug in disassembly
• Enjoy profiling code more than writing it
• Build tools because no existing ones are fast enough
• Treat latency, jitter, and throughput as first-class metrics

Why Join Us

• Work on problems at the edge of hardware and software
• Flat, fast-paced environment with minimal red tape
• Exceptional compensation, performance-based bonuses, and potential for profit sharing
• Access to bleeding-edge infrastructure and a collaborative engineering culture