C++ Core Infrastructure Engineer - Chicago/New York/Austin- Innovative Algo Trading

Oxford Knight; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative HFT firm is seeking a modern C++ engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to the company’s expansion into global markets. You'll work alongside talented professionals from diverse backgrounds, leveraging one of the most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. With a focus on collaboration and creativity, your ideas will be valued and celebrated. If you're a self-starter with a passion for coding and problem-solving, this position promises to be both rewarding and impactful, allowing you to shape the future of trading technology.

Benefits

Market-leading salary

Bonuses

Collaborative environment

Encouraging culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in modern C++ development.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the expansion into US, EU, and APAC markets.
• Optimize trading processes in existing markets.

Skills

Modern C++ (17/20)

UNIX operating systems

Communication skills

Market data and order entry systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Summary

Not your traditional HFT firm, this company takes a scientific approach to trading financial products and they're looking for a modern C++ engineer to help drive their expansion into the US, EU and APAC markets. A community of self-starters from multiple tech backgrounds - maths, computer science, statistics, physics, engineering - they have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development.

This is an extremely high-impact role - contributing to the bottom line from day one. You will work closely with the algo and operations teams, and you will be expected to own the process of entering new markets while managing the continuing ongoing process of optimizing trading in existing markets.

All interviews can be fully remote.

Requirements

1. Minimum 3 years of professional experience
2. Modern C++ (17/20) experience is a must-have
3. Familiarity with UNIX operating systems and comfort at a command line
4. Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to describe software designs at all technical knowledge levels
5. Self-starter, with a passion for coding, tinkering, reading, exploring, breaking things, etc. in your spare time
6. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering (or related field)
7. Experience developing market data and order entry systems a plus

NB: this role is open to US citizens and visa transfers only.

Benefits

1. Market-leading salary + bonuses + benefits; they will pay leading market rate / are flexible for the right candidate
2. Collaborative and friendly environment with smart, highly engaged colleagues
3. Culture where everyone's ideas are encouraged and celebrated
4. Gain broad exposure to both technical and business aspects of trading

Contact

If this sounds like you or you'd like to know more, please get in touch:

Adam Pearce
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linkedin.com/in/adam-pearce-a1390b173