Trading Infrastructure Software Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Trading Infrastructure Software Engineer (Fintech): Developing and maintaining proprietary real-time trading platforms with an accent on order management, exchange connectivity, and market data distribution. Focus on designing scalable systems, optimizing low-latency performance, and ensuring the reliability of business-critical trading infrastructure.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to the New York City office at least 3 days per week.

Salary: $195,000–$225,000

Company

hirify.global is a quantitative investment manager with a 30+ year track record focused on delivering high-quality financial products through excellence and intellectual rigor.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain proprietary software stacks using C++ and Python.
• Implement and extend order management, compliance, exchange connectivity, and market data functionality.
• Design and architect the next generation of real-time trading platforms.
• Manage, support, and debug global trading systems to ensure operational stability.
• Monitor and adapt to compliance requirements and evolving market technology standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in an Engineering or Applied Sciences field.
• Significant professional programming experience in C++, Python, or Java.
• Expertise in systems architecture and operating system internals.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on hands-on coding and full project lifecycle ownership.
• Ability to work in a hybrid capacity from the New York office.

Nice to have

• Prior experience with financial trading systems or financial data.
• Expertise working with low-latency systems.
• Experience in data science or research-adjacent engineering roles.

Culture & Benefits

• Focus on intellectual excellence and high-quality product delivery.
• Close-knit, down-to-earth, and diverse professional community.
• Proven record of high employee retention and long-term career growth.
• Exposure to sophisticated trading methods and complex global systems.