Real-Time Trading Systems Engineer (Fintech)

Location: Kirkland, WA, United States; hybrid or remote options available

Salary: $160,000–$220,000 annually

Company

hirify.global is an investment technology firm combining artificial intelligence, quantitative research, and product design to improve how capital is analyzed and allocated.

What you will do

• Develop, support, and optimize low-latency trading systems for systematic strategies.
• Implement order execution, real-time risk monitoring, and regulatory compliance tools.
• Improve system performance for high-frequency trading and algorithmic operations.
• Collaborate with researchers to deploy and scale trading models in live environments.
• Ensure security, reliability, and fault tolerance under high-load conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Expertise in C++ in Linux/Unix environments, preferably C++17 or later.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and real-time data processing.
• Experience with FIX protocol, low-latency messaging systems, and trading platform APIs.

Nice to have

• Background in financial engineering and algorithmic trading systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time role with hybrid or remote work options.
• Work alongside researchers, engineers, and investment professionals focused on durable systems, clear thinking, and long-term value creation.