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Job summary

A leading hedge fund is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in C++ for its cutting-edge trading platform. The role requires expertise in multi-threaded programming and performance tuning, offering substantial career growth and an appealing benefits package. Successful candidates will contribute to innovative solutions in high-frequency trading, within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Generous medical coverage
Paid parental leave
Career progression opportunities
Outstanding employee experience benefits

Qualifications

  • Significant experience in developing high-availability systems in C++ and Python.
  • Strong understanding of hardware/software interaction.
  • Up to date on C++11/14 standards.

Responsibilities

  • Part of the Core Infrastructure team developing a low latency trading platform.
  • Designing, developing, and maintaining trading systems.
  • Working with challenging projects in real-time environments.

Skills

C++
Python
Multi-threaded programming
Performance tuning
Troubleshooting
Communication

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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Job Description:

Software Engineer - C++

A world-leading global systematic hedge fund is looking for a Software Engineer to be a part of its multi-billion technology trading platform and looking for a candidate with strong technology experience across multiple disciplines, High-Frequency Trading, and Low Latency Environments. Software Engineers with expertise in C++ will be a part of the Core Infrastructure team which is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining a low latency trading platform that is deployed globally.

Skills Required:

  • Have significant experience developing high-availability systems in C++ and Python with very tight resource/latency constraints
  • Have a background in multi-threaded programming and a strong understanding of hardware/software interaction
  • Are comfortable working “under the hood” and you are quite skilled in performance tuning (applications, Linux, socket I/O, etc.) and troubleshooting
  • Have experience working with C++ libraries like STL and Boost
  • Are up to date on the C++11/14 standards
  • Have worked on challenging projects that involved things like building a custom compiler, writing a matching engine, or working with large amounts of data in real-time
  • Have strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience working in the trading industry or another ultra-low latency-sensitive business that involves solving remarkably complex problems
  • Full life-cycle software development utilizing exotic hardware/software architectures for ultra-low latency trading systems

This position offers a generous basic and bonus with huge career progression working for a world-leading hedge fund and building a team that is building the next generation risk platform in electronic trading. Outstanding benefits package on offer to support you both professionally and personally. These benefits include generous medical coverage, paid parental leave, and a variety of other benefits focused on providing the best employee experience. For more information please apply now.

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