C++ Engineer – High-Performance Trading Systems

Location: Chicago, London, or New York

Salary: £150,000–£250,000 per year

Company

An innovative high-frequency trading firm using technology and data science to build ultra-low-latency systems for fast-paced markets.

What you will do

• Build and optimize 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.
• Optimize microsecond-critical system architecture for minimal latency and maximum throughput.
• Collaborate with researchers to implement algorithmic strategies in production environments.

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 optimization and memory management.
• Knowledge of networking protocols, market data feeds, or execution systems.
• Strong analytical skills for debugging complex timing issues, a detail-oriented approach, and the ability to collaborate effectively under pressure.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on highly performance-critical systems where every microsecond matters.
• Use a technology stack optimized for speed and reliability.
• Develop advanced low-latency optimization techniques.
• Collaborate with engineers and researchers focused on pushing system performance boundaries.
• Receive compensation reflecting the specialized nature of the work and contribute directly to system profitability through performance improvements.