C++ Engineer (High-Performance Trading Systems)

TL;DR

C++ Engineer (High-Performance Trading Systems): Build and optimise ultra-low latency execution systems and trading infrastructure with an accent on high-performance data pipelines and microsecond-critical performance optimisation. Focus on developing automated deployment tools, implementing algorithmic strategies in production, and optimising system architecture for minimal latency and maximum throughput.

Location: Onsite in Chicago, London, or New York

Salary: £150,000-£250,000

Company

Innovative HFT firm leveraging cutting-edge technology and data science to build ultra-low latency systems for fast-paced markets.

What you will do

• Build and optimise ultra-low latency execution systems and trading infrastructure
• Develop high-performance data pipelines processing millions of market data points
• Create automated tools for deploying models and managing real-time execution systems
• Work on microsecond-critical systems requiring extreme performance optimisation
• Collaborate with researchers to implement algorithmic strategies in production
• Optimise system architecture for minimal latency and maximum throughput

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong programming skills in C++, Python, or other performance-oriented languages
• Experience with low-latency systems, real-time data processing, or high-frequency applications
• Understanding of system performance optimisation and memory management
• Knowledge of networking protocols, market data feeds, or execution systems

Nice to have

• Obsession with performance optimization and eliminating latency
• Strong analytical mindset for debugging complex timing issues
• Collaborative team player who thrives under pressure
• Detail-oriented approach to mission-critical systems
• Passion for building systems that operate at extreme scale and speed

Culture & Benefits

• Work on the most performance-critical systems in the world
• Cutting-edge technology stack optimised for speed and reliability
• Opportunity to learn advanced low-latency optimisation techniques
• Collaborate with brilliant engineers pushing boundaries of system performance
• Excellent compensation reflecting the specialised nature of the work
• Direct impact on system profitability through performance improvements