C++ Developer (Market Data / Connectivity)

Tribus; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Tribus is seeking an experienced C++ developer to join our Connectivity and Market Data initiatives in APAC. You will work on real-time data ingestion, processing and distribution for trading teams, emphasizing speed, reliability, and scalability.

You’ll collaborate with quantitative researchers and infrastructure teams to optimize latency and throughput across multi-threaded networking components and market data feeds, delivering robust, low-latency systems for high-frequency trading.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience developing high-performance applications in C++.
• Strong knowledge of multi-threading, sockets, IPC, STL, Boost, and generic programming.
• Experience with profiling, performance tuning, and latency optimisation.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design and software engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop low-latency market data and exchange connectivity systems.
• Profile, optimise performance, and reduce latency.
• Build multi-threaded and network-intensive applications.
• Create scalable systems for high-frequency trading strategies.
• Maintain exchange feeds and market data infrastructure.

Skills

C++

High-performance

Multithreading

Sockets

IPC

STL

Boost

Profiling

Latency optimization

OO design

Generic programming

Job description

We’re partnered with a global quantitative trading firm expanding its Connectivity and Market Data capability across APAC.

You’ll work on the systems responsible for receiving and processing huge volumes of real-time exchange data used by trading and quantitative teams. This is a highly technical C++ role focused on performance, scalability, and latency, with direct exposure to exchange connectivity and high‑frequency trading systems.

You’ll collaborate closely with quantitative researchers, infrastructure engineers, and trading technology teams to build systems where speed and reliability directly impact trading performance.

What You’ll Work On

• Low‑latency market data and exchange connectivity systems


• Performance optimisation, profiling, and latency reduction


• Multi‑threaded and network‑intensive applications


• Scalable systems supporting high‑frequency trading strategies


• Exchange feeds and market data infrastructure

Required Skills

• 5+ years experience developing high‑performance applications in C++


• Strong knowledge of multi‑threading, sockets, IPC, STL, Boost, and generic programming


• Experience with profiling, performance tuning, and latency optimisation


• Strong understanding of object‑oriented design and software engineering principles

Nice to Have

• Experience with market data systems


• Exchange connectivity experience


• Knowledge of financial products and electronic trading