Software Engineer (C++) | Algorithmic Trading - Stifons

Stifons Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Cash bonuses

5‑week training program

Global exposure

Job summary

BestEx Research in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India is seeking a Senior C++ Software Engineer to build ultra-low-latency trading systems and real-time analytics platforms. You will own stack layers from C++ infrastructure to Python-based research tools, working closely with traders and researchers.

The role combines research and engineering, with opportunities to work on market data systems, execution algorithms, and analytics, all in a high-performance, on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s from a top-tier CS or Engineering program.
• At least 3+ years software development experience with C++.
• Expert-level knowledge of C++ and software design.
• Expert-level knowledge of TCP/IP and multithreading.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate ideas.
• Mentor others and share knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design core trading systems and algorithmic trading frameworks.
• Build high-performance execution algorithms for global markets.
• Create exchange simulators and tick-level backtesting frameworks.
• Develop market data adapters and exchange connectivity adapters.
• Collaborate with a global team of quants, traders, and engineers to design cutting-edge solutions.
• Optimize system performance across application, OS, and hardware layers.

Skills

C++

TCP/IP

Multithreading

Problem Solving

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in CS or Engineering (IIT/NIT/BITS preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Senior C++ Software Engineer

Company: BestEx Research

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Job Type: Full‑Time

Work Mode: On‑site

Experience Required: 3+ Years

What You’ll Love

• Zero bureaucracy, zero silos—engineers directly collaborate with traders, researchers, and the management team.
• Direct ownership of subsystems.
• Daily opportunity to learn from pioneers in HFT, low‑latency systems, and algo trading.
• A high‑trust environment, where performance speaks louder than hierarchy.
• Competitive compensation in India, including equity and cash bonuses.
• Ability to transition between various teams and projects, whether related to trading systems, algorithmic trading or system tooling.
• 5‑week structured training program:
  • Market microstructure and trading mechanics
  • Algorithmic execution and strategy design
  • Exchange simulators and performance testing
  • Market data systems and real‑time analytics
  • Hands‑on exercises using production research data
• Continuous professional development, with refresher courses, advanced sessions, and on‑demand training tailored to your growth.
• Global exposure: Opportunities to collaborate with, visit, or relocate to our U.S., Singapore, or London offices, based on performance and business needs.

Your Role

Build What Most Engineers Never Get to Touch. You’ll be part of a lean, focused team building ultra‑low‑latency trading systems, real‑time exchange simulators, execution algorithms, and alpha forecasting models. Our engineers own the stack—from C++ nanosecond‑sensitive infrastructure to Python‑based research platforms.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of research and engineering—comfortable building systems, testing hypotheses, and working directly with data that moves markets.

What You’ll Work On

• Designing and developing system architecture:
  • Core trading systems and algorithmic trading frameworks
  • High‑performance execution algorithms for global markets
  • Exchange simulators and tick‑level backtesting frameworks
  • Market data adaptors and exchange connectivity adaptors
• Building from scratch:
  • Trading systems for new asset classes and execution algorithms
  • Performance optimizations for low‑latency, high‑throughput systems
• Enhancing existing systems:
  • Add support for new features and improve scalability and reliability
• Collaborating closely with:
  • A global team of quants, traders, and senior engineers to design cutting‑edge solutions
• Analyzing and optimizing system performance:
  • Across application, OS, and hardware layers to achieve industry‑leading performance
  • Work primarily with C++17 in a high‑impact, low‑bureaucracy environment

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s from a top‑tier CS or Engineering program (IIT/NIT/BITS preferred but not required)
• At least 3+ years software development experience with C++
• Expert‑level knowledge of C++ and excellent software design skills
• Expert‑level knowledge of TCP/IP and multithreading
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate ideas
• An attitude of constant curiosity and growth, as well as the ability and desire to mentor others
• While domain experience is a plus, we welcome strong engineers from other industries

Bonus Points For

• Database optimization and experience with research or market data pipelines
• Prior work on trading platforms, FIX engines, or exchange protocols
• Contributions to open‑source C++/Python performance tools, ability to work with large datasets
• Prior experience developing trading systems or execution algorithms
• Knowledge of relational databases, database optimizations, and SQL.
• Experience with Python/R