Low-Latency C++ Developer for Options Market Making

Maven; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual discretionary bonus

25 days annual leave

Informal dress code

Private healthcare and life assurance

Monthly company events

Job summary

A market-leading trading firm in Amsterdam is seeking a software developer to work on low latency systems that support trading strategies. The role involves collaborating with traders and engineers to build and optimize market-making systems. Ideal candidates have strong programming skills and a keen interest in finance. This position offers competitive compensation, an annual bonus, and generous leave policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to solve new and unfamiliar problems quickly and creatively.
• Efficient approach with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on the full lifecycle of software development for market making.
• Develop low latency exchange connectivity components for new markets.

Skills

Template programming

Performance tuning and analysis

Good numerical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interest in trading and finance

Tools

NoSQL databases

Time-series databases

Derivative exchange platforms

Network communication protocols (UDP, TCP)

Kernel bypass methods

Intel architecture optimization

Job description

A market-leading trading firm in Amsterdam is seeking a software developer to work on low latency systems that support trading strategies. The role involves collaborating with traders and engineers to build and optimize market-making systems. Ideal candidates have strong programming skills and a keen interest in finance. This position offers competitive compensation, an annual bonus, and generous leave policies.