C++ Developer (Fintech)

TL;DR

C++ Developer (Fintech): Building and optimizing ultra-low latency high-frequency trading systems with an accent on system performance and CPU-level architecture. Focus on designing robust trading platforms, implementing complex algorithms, and ensuring minimal latency across various trading venues.

Location: New York, NY

Compensation: $200,000–$300,000 per year

What you will do

• Architect, design, and implement low-latency C++ systems for high-frequency trading.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams on platform development.
• Optimize trading system performance through efficient data structures and algorithms.
• Develop and maintain high-performance financial systems across multiple asset classes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field.
• Strong proficiency in C++, specifically C++17 and C++20 features.
• Extensive experience in low-latency and real-time system design.
• Deep knowledge of Linux system internals and networking.
• Expertise in CPU architecture optimization for high-performance computing.
• Solid understanding of multiple trading venue protocols and market behaviors.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in Java, Python, or Perl.