TL;DR

Market Data Software Engineer (Fintech): Designing, building, and optimizing high-performance systems for processing and distributing real-time market data with an accent on throughput, latency, and reliability. Focus on market data feed handler development, network programming, and robust distributed systems architecture.

Location: Based in London or New York

Salary: $175,000–$350,000

Company

%hirify_global% is a technology-driven global market maker providing world-class liquidity and seamless execution in a broad array of financial products, powered by quantitative research and AI.

What you will do

Design, implement, and maintain market data feed handlers for various financial markets (equities, options, futures, FX, etc.).
Integrate market data feeds into trading and analytics systems with a focus on throughput, latency, and reliability.
Analyze and optimize system performance at both code and hardware levels.
Collaborate with traders, quantitative researchers, and infrastructure engineers to ensure timely and accurate data delivery.
Manage and monitor live market data systems, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
Contribute to the design and evolution of the firm’s market data architecture, including internal APIs and data distribution frameworks.

Requirements

Deep experience in C++ with a passion for clean, performant code.
Experience with market data feed handler development.
Deep understanding of network programming and Linux systems internals.
A strong grasp of multithreading, concurrency, and distributed systems.
Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
English: B2 required.

Culture & Benefits

Participate in a discretionary incentive compensation program.
Access to a wide array of benefit programs, such as medical and life insurance, retirement, and tax-free savings plans.
Work in a technology-driven environment leveraging machine learning and AI.
Opportunity to thrive in a high ownership environment.