C++ Software Engineer

TL;DR

C++ Software Engineer (C++): Design, build, and maintain high-performance C++ systems for latency-sensitive electronic trading infrastructure with an accent on throughput, latency, and reliability. Focus on profiling and optimizing production systems, collaborating with quantitative researchers and traders, and owning the full software lifecycle from architecture to deployment.

Company

hirify.global is a proprietary trading firm building electronic market infrastructure across multiple asset classes.

What you will do

• Design, build, and maintain high-performance C++ systems for a latency-sensitive trading environment.
• Own the full software lifecycle from architecture and development through deployment and optimization.
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers and traders to implement and improve execution and signal infrastructure.
• Profile and optimize existing systems for throughput, latency, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering excellence.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional C++ development experience in a performance-critical environment.
• Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline from a top-tier university.
• Strong systems programming fundamentals: memory management, concurrency, networking, and low-level optimization.
• Ability to write clean, efficient, and well-tested code under real production constraints.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with high standards and genuine ownership.

Culture & Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary with a performance-linked bonus.
• Direct exposure to cutting-edge trading technology and a team of exceptional engineers.
• Meritocratic culture where work is visible and impact is real.
• Central London office with a collaborative, non-hierarchical working environment.

Hiring process

• Interviews and evaluation focused on C++ engineering experience and performance-critical systems.
• Technical discussions around trading infrastructure, optimization, and production ownership.