C++ Trading Expert
At our global quantitative trading firm, we are looking for a highly skilled C++ Trading Expert to join our team. In this role, you will design and develop high-performance systems designed to compete in some of the most demanding and latency-sensitive markets in the world.
You will work side-by-side with experienced traders and technologists to solve complex technical and strategic problems that drive business impact. You will be responsible for designing, building, and optimizing high-frequency trading strategies and systems that process massive data streams in real time.
Your Responsibilities:
* Design and develop low-latency, high-throughput trading applications using modern C++ in a real-time environment.
* Collaborate with traders and quants to implement and refine trading strategies.
* Build and tune systems to achieve extreme performance, reliability, and scalability in a competitive trading landscape.
* Optimize and troubleshoot infrastructure for latency, throughput, and system bottlenecks.
* Own the full software development lifecycle—from idea to production—while contributing to our long-term architecture and tooling.
Requirements:
* A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
* 5+ years of professional experience developing performance-critical applications in modern C++ (C++11/14/17/20).
* Strong command of multi-threading, memory management, IPC, STL, Boost, and network/socket programming.
* Deep understanding of performance tuning, profiling, and optimization methodologies.
* Demonstrated success building systems for automated trading, market-making, or algorithmic execution strategies.
* Experience developing logic that manages orders and quotes in fast-moving electronic markets.
* Familiarity with option pricing models and risk concepts (Greeks) is a strong plus.
What We Offer:
* Real Impact: Your work will shape decisions and performance in live markets.
* Collaboration: You'll partner directly with traders, quants, and engineers, working on cross-functional teams where your input truly matters.
* Challenge & Growth: We value people who thrive on solving hard problems and are constantly pushing to learn and improve.
* Culture of Excellence: Our flat structure and informal environment encourage new ideas, fast feedback, and hands-on ownership.
* Benefits & Perks: We offer a highly competitive compensation package, along with extensive benefits designed to support you and your life outside of work.