C++ Core Infrastructure Engineer - Chicago/New York/Austin- Innovative Algo Trading | Austin, T[...]

Oxford Knight; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading algo trading firm is seeking a C++ Core Infrastructure Engineer in Austin. This role involves working with algo and operations teams to expand into new markets and optimize existing trading processes. Ideal candidates will have a strong C++ background, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for technology. The firm offers a collaborative environment and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Market-leading salary + bonuses + benefits

Collaborative and friendly environment

Culture that celebrates ideas

Broad exposure to technical and business aspects of trading

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience.
• Experience with modern C++ (17/20) required.
• Experience developing market data and order entry systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the bottom line from day one.
• Owning the process of entering new markets.
• Optimizing trading in existing markets.

Skills

C++

Communication

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

UNIX

Job description

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

C++ Core Infrastructure Engineer - Chicago/New York/Austin

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.

Requirements

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

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

Benefits

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

Whilst we carefully review all applications, to all jobs, due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful.

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

Adam Pearce
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[phone]
linkedin.com/in/adam-pearce-a1390b173

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