C++ Developer

Tribus; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Tribus in Sydney is seeking a C++ Software Engineer to join a global quantitative trading team. You’ll build high-throughput real-time C++ services underpinning the trading platform, work on risk controls, trade lifecycle, and reference data systems, and collaborate with traders and researchers.

This hands-on role requires 3+ years of C++ experience, strong CS fundamentals, and comfort with Linux. Relocation support and visa sponsorship are available where needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial C++ software development.
• Solid CS fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, OS, networking.
• Comfortable in Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• High-throughput, real time C++ services underpinning the trading platform.
• Real time risk controls, trade lifecycle, and reference data systems.
• Distributed systems, automation, and tooling used directly by traders and researchers.
• End-to-end ownership, from requirements and design through to deployment and production support.
• Close collaboration with traders, quantitative researchers, and infrastructure teams.

Skills

C++

Linux

Algorithms & Data Structures

Tools

Git

Databases

Job description

C++ Software Engineer – Global Quantitative Trading Firm

Why Join Us?

We’re partnered with a leading global quantitative trading firm expanding several engineering teams across APAC.

You’ll build the systems that sit underneath a world class trading platform. These systems process huge volumes of real time data, manage risk, and keep trading running safely at scale. This is a hands on C++ role where engineering quality directly affects the firm’s trading.

No prior trading or financial markets experience is required.

We’re looking for strong engineers who are curious and want to learn.

What You’ll Work On

• High throughput, real time C++ services underpinning the trading platform
• Real time risk controls, trade lifecycle, and reference data systems
• Distributed systems, automation, and tooling used directly by traders and researchers
• End-to-end ownership, from requirements and design through to deployment and production support
• Close collaboration with traders, quantitative researchers, and infrastructure teams

Required Skills

• 3+ years of commercial software development, with strong C++
• Solid computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and networking
• Comfortable working in Linux environments

Nice to Have

• Python or another scripting language
• Databases or modern data stacks
• Experience with real-time, high-throughput, or low-latency systems
• Knowledge of the trade lifecycle or financial products

What’s on Offer

• Highly competitive base salary plus a top-of-market performance bonus
• Daily meals, gym membership, and comprehensive benefits
• Training, mentorship, and a highly collaborative engineering culture
• Full relocation support and visa sponsorship where needed