C++ Engineer

SMC Group; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

SMC Group, based in Delhi, is looking for an experienced C++ Engineer to enhance its high-performance trading platforms. The role requires developing low-latency, high-throughput microservices while collaborating with various teams to meet performance standards. Ideal candidates should have 5+ years in C++ programming and proven skills in optimizing systems for real-time environments. Familiarity with Go, cloud platforms, and Linux is preferred. Join us to thrive in a fast-paced tech ecosystem.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of C++ programming experience focusing on low-latency and high throughput systems.
• Proven experience with microservices architecture in a distributed environment.
• Strong understanding of performance optimization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize C++ based trading systems and microservices.
• Work collaboratively with trading teams to implement high-performance solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex performance issues in trading applications.

Skills

C++ programming

Low-latency systems

Microservices architecture

Multi-threading

Concurrency

Communication skills

Tools

Linux-based environments

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

C++ Engineer (Micro services, Low Latency, High Throughput)

Position Overview

SMC Global is seeking a highly skilled C++ Engineer to join our technology team. This role is focused on developing and optimizing low-latency, high-throughput micro services essential for our high-performance trading platforms. The ideal candidate will have experience working in C++ on financial services applications, with a strong background in system optimization to meet real-time processing requirements. Experience with Go (Golang) is an advantage but not a requirement. If you're passionate about working in a fast-paced, results-driven environment where precision and performance are critical, we’d love to have you on board.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize C++ based trading systems and microservices that deliver low-latency (<20 ms) and high-throughput (>12,000 requests per second) performance.
• Work with trading algorithms, order execution systems, and other core financial technologies to build highly reliable, scalable systems.
• Collaborate with product and trading teams to define, design, and implement microservices that meet stringent performance and reliability requirements.
• Optimize code to ensure ultra-low latency in a high-frequency trading environment, addressing network and system bottlenecks as they arise.
• Conduct system profiling and performance tuning to enhance the speed, scalability, and overall efficiency of trading applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex performance issues, system outages, and bugs related to the trading environment.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies in high-performance computing and financial systems.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of C++ programming experience, with a focus on low-latency and high throughput systems.
• Proven experience with microservices architecture in a distributed environment.
• Experience optimizing systems for low latency (<20 ms) and high throughput (>12,000 requests per second), particularly in real-time, high-frequency trading applications.
• Strong understanding of multi-threading, concurrency, and network programming.
• Familiarity with Linux-based environments (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS).
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and performance optimization techniques.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex technical issues quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Solid communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.

Preferred Skills (Good to Have)

• Experience with Go (Golang) in building distributed, micro services-based systems.
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Exposure to high-performance financial systems, trading platforms, or other financial technology.
• Understanding of financial instruments, market data feeds, and order routing protocols.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.