C++ Low Latency Trading Systems Engineer (Options & Futures)

TL;DR

C++ Low Latency Trading Systems Engineer (Options & Futures): Building and optimizing ultra-low latency trading systems for a proprietary trading firm with an accent on exchange connectivity, execution engines, and market data feeds. Focus on developing market data feed handlers, quoting engines, and capturing tick-to-trade latency metrics.

Location: Onsite in Chicago (4–5 days per week)

What you will do

• Build and optimize ultra-low latency trading systems in C++.
• Develop market data feed handlers, quoting engines, and auction gateways for exchanges.
• Own core infrastructure including TCP/UDP libraries and FPGA comms protocols.
• Capture tick-to-trade latency metrics and generate daily optimization reports.
• Collaborate closely with traders, quants, and hardware teams on live infrastructure.

Requirements

• Advanced C++ in a low-latency, multithreaded Linux environment.
• Strong experience in systems-level programming and network protocols (TCP/UDP).
• Solid Python knowledge for scripting, analysis, or tooling.
• Ownership mentality regarding uptime, latency, and production behavior.