C++ Developer (Hybrid)

860 Morgan Stanley Svcs Canada Co; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley in Montreal is seeking a C++ Developer for the Ultra-Low-Latency and Exchange Connectivity team. You will design, develop, and maintain high-performance C++ applications in a Linux environment, contributing to competitive advantage in electronic trading.

The role requires 4+ years of C++ Linux experience, familiarity with Agile, CI/CD, and Python scripting. You will work in a hybrid setup, collaborate with peers, and leverage AI tools to boost productivity and software quality.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience designing and developing C++ applications in a Linux environment.
• Solid understanding of software architecture and CS fundamentals.
• Experience with Agile, CI/CD, and automated testing.
• Proficiency in Python scripting.
• Ability to collaborate in a team and communicate clearly.
• Familiarity with Low Latency trading is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain C++ applications in Linux.
• Participate in code design sessions and reviews.
• Develop, execute, and support testing to ensure reliability and performance.
• Collaborate to resolve complex technical challenges and deliver critical functionality.
• Leverage scripting and automation to support development and operations.

Skills

C++

Linux

Python scripting

Agile methodologies

CI/CD

AI tools familiarity

Low Latency trading

Job description

We're seeking someone to join our Ultra-Low-Latency and Exchange Connectivity (ULE) team as a C++ Developer in ALGO to drive and deliver software and functional innovations to maintain industry leadership and competitive advantage in the electronic trading space. In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities. This is a Software Engineering III position at Director level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs. Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

What you’ll do in the role

Design, develop, and maintain C++ applications in a Linux environment. Participate in code design sessions and code reviews to drive high-quality, maintainable software solutions. Develop, execute, and support testing activities to ensure software reliability, performance, and stability. Collaborate closely with team members to solve complex technical challenges and deliver business-critical functionality. Apply sound engineering judgment to make independent technical decisions and resolve issues effectively. Utilize scripting and automation tools to support development and operational processes. Leverage modern AI tools to improve productivity, development workflows, and software quality.

What you’ll bring to the role

4+ years of experience in designing and developing C++ applications in a Linux environment. Understanding of software architecture principles and strong computer science fundamentals. Experience working with agile methodologies and continuous integration/delivery practices. Proficiency in Python scripting. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity and adaptability to utilize modern AI tools. Experience working on Low Latency trading systems is a plus.

All our positions are located in Montreal, Quebec. We offer a hybrid work environment, combining remote work and attendance in the office. Knowledge of French and English is required.

What You Can Expect from Morgan Stanley

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients - helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that's differentiated - and we've done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents. Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo. At Morgan Stanley, we advise, originate, trade, manage and distribute capital for people, governments and institutions, always with a standard of excellence and guided by our core values.

Morgan Stanley is dedicated to providing first-class service to our clients, in a way that reflects our commitment to creating a more sustainable future and fostering stronger communities around the world. In each line of business, we strive to demonstrate our belief in the power of transformative thinking, innovative strategies and leading-edge solutions - and in the ability of capital to work for the benefit of all society.