Senior C++ Engineer

Pico; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Pico is seeking a world‑class engineer in Kraków to join an elite team designing and delivering ultra-low latency market data and order execution solutions. You will work on high‑performance, multi‑threaded systems, emphasizing robust, maintainable code and strong IP networking knowledge.

The role is hybrid, with weekly office presence and occasional travel. A BSc/MSc in an engineering field and hands-on C++ Linux experience are essential for success in Pico's dynamic trading technology

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in a relevant Engineering discipline (CS/CE/EE/Math/Physics) required.
• Strong proficiency in C++ development under Linux.
• Experience in high-performance, multi-threaded systems.
• Knowledge of IP networking.
• Strong problem-solving and learning aptitude.
• Hybrid work arrangement allowed.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new features across Pico's product range.
• Work on ultra-low latency market data and order execution solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering team and customers as needed.

Skills

C++ development

Linux

Multi-threaded development

IP networking

Problem solving

Team player

Maintainable code

Automated testing

Customer service attitude

Communication skills

Feedback incorporation

Hybrid work

Education

BSc/MSc in Engineering (CS/CE/EE/Math/Physics)

Tools

gdb

Valgrind

Python

Jenkins CI

Wireshark

Job description

Pico fuels the global capital markets community by providing exceptional market data services and customized managed infrastructure solutions. As financial industry experts at the center of markets and technology, we help our clients efficiently scale their business and quickly access markets. From infrastructure to connectivity, we support our clients through the full trading lifecycle. We are a global company headquartered in New York, with offices in Chicago, London, Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo.

Pico provides agile and transparent technology solutions to the Financial Markets community including infrastructure hosting, network connectivity, raw and normalized market data, Corvil analytics, and cloud services giving organizations the freedom to move fast. As financial industry experts at the center of markets and technology, we help our clients efficiently scale their business and quickly access markets. From infrastructure to connectivity, we support our clients through the full trading lifecycle. We are a global company headquartered in New York, with offices all around the globe.

The Role

This is an opportunity to join a world-leading engineering team working on the design and development of new features across Pico's entire product range. Our Redline Trading Solutions provides ultra-low latency market data and order execution solutions that solve the toughest latency and throughput challenges in today’s equities, options, futures and foreign exchange markets. Our Corvil Analytics technology is used extensively by market participants to understand various aspects of their performance and execution, at both network and business level, in real-time and retrospectively. We are at a tremendously exciting stage with extensive, on-going innovative work and an exciting vision to fulfil.

Requirements:

• BSc/MSc in a relevant Engineering disciple (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Maths, Physics, etc)
• A strong proficiency in C++ development under Linux
• High-performance systems and multi-threaded application development
• IP networking
• Insatiable appetite for problem-solving and learning about technology
• Team player - excels in a collaborative environment while using initiative to the team’s benefit
• Focus on writing maintainable code
• Automated testing (unit testing, integration testing)
• Excellent customer service attitude, communication skills (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills
• Ability to ask for help, take advice, and incorporate constructive feedback
• Ability to articulate the reasoning behind decisions or trade-offs
• At minimum office attendance expectation is hybrid office/remote work.

Experience/Knowledge Of The Following Is Desirable

• Multiple linux-based development environments, including tools such as gdb and valgrind
• Extensive knowledge of computer architectures
• Python programming
• Continuous Integration (Jenkins), including the delivery of CI aligned test automation
• Knowledge of Financial trading concepts (orders, trades, quotes, etc) and protocols (e.g. FIX)
• Packet capture analysis using tools such as Wireshark

Working Arrangements

This is a hybrid-based position with weekly time in the office with the flexibility of working from home. Though travel may be required from time to time, it is not expected to be regular or frequent.

Important Data Privacy Information

This position is available with PICO GLOBAL LTD. The controller of your personal data will be PICO GLOBAL LTD.

Given the nature of the job, the position and the nature of the employer and the services it provides, we are entitled to possibly check the candidates' criminal record, as required by law and other regulations applicable to us.

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Be a part of Pico Family

Pico is an equal opportunity employer. Pico does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at Pico are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.