Senior C Engineer - Real-Time Trading Systems

Pico; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Pico is a world-leading engineering team developing ultra-low latency market data and order execution solutions spanning equities, options, futures and FX. This role offers the chance to work with experts where learning and innovation are everyday activities.

This hybrid role in Kraków requires strong C development under Linux, knowledge of multi-threaded programming, IP networking, and a passion for solving complex real-time data problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in an engineering field such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in finance/tech is a plus and desirable.
• Office-based with hybrid home/office flexibility.
• Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop features across Pico’s product range.
• Tackle real-time data challenges and optimize performance.
• Collaborate with engineers to deliver scalable, maintainable code.

Skills

C development

Multi-threaded programming

IP networking

Problem solving

Team player

Code maintainability

Communication skills

Ask for help

Hybrid work adaptability

3+ years in tech/finance

Education

BSc/MSc in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Python programming

Automated testing

Job description

Pico is a world-leading engineering team developing ultra-low latency market data and order execution solutions spanning equities, options, futures and FX. This role offers the chance to work with experts where learning and innovation are everyday activities.

This hybrid role in Kraków requires strong C development under Linux, knowledge of multi-threaded programming, IP networking, and a passion for solving complex real-time data problems.