Software Developer

Carrerlift; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrerlift in Gurugram seeks a talented engineer to build and optimize high-frequency trading systems. You will work on fast, scalable code, profile bottlenecks, and implement latency-reducing algorithms in collaboration with traders and researchers.

We value strong OO design, data structures, and systems programming under Linux, with proficiency in C/C++. The role demands reliability, teamwork, and a results-driven mindset in a demanding financial tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering from a top-tier university.
• 0–3 years in a relevant technical role.
• Strong C/C++ programming with OO design, data structures and algorithms.
• Working knowledge of Linux, Python, and shell scripting.
• Excellent analytical reasoning and ability to communicate technical ideas clearly.
• Grounding in TCP/IP, Ethernet, and concurrency frameworks.
• Dependable presence and consistent availability.
• Demonstrated capacity to solve difficult technical problems independently and contribute meaningfully within a team setting.
• Background in high-frequency trading, hedge funds, or financial institutions is valued.

Responsibilities

• Create and sustain high-frequency automated trading systems with emphasis on dependability, efficiency, and scalability
• Refine system speed using sophisticated network and systems programming approaches
• Conceive and implement algorithms aimed at reducing latency in trading infrastructure
• Construct utilities for managing risk, overseeing system health, and evaluating operational metrics
• Champion process automation and eliminate manual workflows through rigorous testing and quality practices
• Absorb ad-hoc trading scenarios into the platform to strengthen code reusability and compatibility across multiple exchanges
• Mentor the core engineering unit to push technical boundaries and uphold rigorous engineering norms
• Approach challenges with intellectual honesty, asking tough questions, owning missteps, and participating openly in technical debate
• You will write code that processes millions of transactions per second, where microseconds matter
• Collaboration with traders and quantitative researchers to understand market dynamics and translate them into robust code
• Responsibility for ensuring systems stay up and operational through monitoring, logging, and alerting infrastructure
• Ownership of changes from design phase through deployment and performance validation

Skills

C/C++ programming

Object-oriented design

Data structures

Algorithms

Linux

Python

Shell scripting

TCP/IP

Concurrency

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering

Job description

Batch: 2023/2024/2025/2026.

About the role:

• Create and sustain high-frequency automated trading systems with emphasis on dependability, efficiency, and scalability
• Refine system speed using sophisticated network and systems programming approaches
• Conceive and implement algorithms aimed at reducing latency in trading infrastructure
• Construct utilities for managing risk, overseeing system health, and evaluating operational metrics
• Champion process automation and eliminate manual workflows through rigorous testing and quality practices
• Absorb ad-hoc trading scenarios into the platform to strengthen code reusability and compatibility across multiple exchanges
• Mentor the core engineering unit to push technical boundaries and uphold rigorous engineering norms
• Approach challenges with intellectual honesty, asking tough questions, owning missteps, and participating openly in technical debate

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering from a top-tier university
• Between 0 and 3 years in a relevant technical role
• Strong C/C++ programming ability with deep grasp of object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithmic thinking
• Working knowledge of Linux, Python, and shell scripting
• Excellent analytical reasoning and ability to communicate technical ideas clearly
• Grounding in TCP/IP, Ethernet, and concurrent programming frameworks
• Dependable presence and consistent availability
• Demonstrated capacity to solve difficult technical problems independently and contribute meaningfully within a team setting
• Background in high-frequency trading, hedge funds, or financial institutions is valued

About the work:

• You will write code that processes millions of transactions per second, where microseconds matter
• You'll spend time profiling bottlenecks, tweaking algorithms, and testing edge cases that could affect profitability
• Collaboration with traders and quantitative researchers to understand market dynamics and translate them into robust code
• Responsibility for ensuring systems stay up and operational through monitoring, logging, and alerting infrastructure
• Ownership of changes from design phase through deployment and performance validation