Senior Software Engineer (C++, Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (C++/Fintech): Developing next-generation architecture for market data and execution platforms with an accent on low-latency feed handling and order book construction. Focus on squeezing nanoseconds from wire to strategy and optimizing OS internals and CPU architecture.

Location: New York, USA

Salary: $225,000 – $300,000 (base)

Company

hirify.global is a global systematic trading firm that leverages high-performance technology to create a competitive edge in market data and execution.

What you will do

• Lead the development and global rollout of the Core market data platform across research, pricing, and strategy groups.
• Design and implement high-performance components for market data ingestion, normalization, and distribution.
• Develop tools and frameworks enabling quants and traders to deploy data-driven systematic strategies.
• Own the full component lifecycle, including production deployment, monitoring, profiling, and optimization.
• Collaborate closely with quants and technical traders to iterate on platform design and requirements.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional C++ software development experience.
• Experience building low-latency market data ingestion and algorithmic trading systems.
• Deep knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and multithreaded/asynchronous programming.
• Expertise in OS internals, CPU/memory architecture, and lock-free concurrency.
• BSc, MSc, or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual discretionary variable remuneration based on company and individual performance.
• Transparent compensation based on market research and experience levels.
• High-impact environment with a tight iterative loop between engineering and quantitative research.
• Collaborative global team culture focusing on technical excellence and observability.