C++ Engineer (HFT Trading, 1yr+, high-flyer & Fast career-track)

GRIT; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Competitive benefits

Job summary

GRIT in New York City is seeking a C++ Software Engineer with 1+ years of experience to join a top-tier high-frequency trading team. You will design and optimize ultra-low-latency trading systems in modern C++, and collaborate with researchers and traders to deliver production-ready strategies.

This role rewards ownership, fast iteration, and impact, with top-of-market compensation plus performance-based bonuses and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in C++ (C++17 or later).
• Strong CS fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, memory models.
• Degree from a top-tier institution.
• Internship or full-time experience in trading, hedge funds, or top tech is a plus.
• Strong ownership, curiosity, and drive to make an impact.
• Proficiency in Chinese and English to liaise with global teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize ultra-low-latency trading systems in modern C++.
• Collaborate with researchers and traders to deliver production-ready strategies.
• Analyze performance bottlenecks and push systems to the limit.

Skills

C++ (C++17+)

CS fundamentals

Ownership mindset

Chinese-English bilingual

Education

Top-tier university degree

Job description

We are looking for a C++ Software Engineer with min 1+ years of experience, a strong academic foundation, and a high-flyer trajectory to join a top-tier HFT firm to work with a world-class team of engineers and quants to re-define ultra-low latency trading.

Highlights:

• Flat structure, high ownership, fast iteration.
• Work with some of the brightest minds in the industry/ HFT trading system.
• Top-of-market compensation + performance-based bonuses
• Cutting-edge infrastructure, direct-to-market latency focus

Responsibilities:

• Design and optimize ultra-low-latency trading systems in modern C++.
• Collaborate with researchers and traders to deliver production-ready strategies.
• Analyze performance bottlenecks and push systems to the limit.

Qualifications:

• 1+ years (No upper limit) of experience in C++ (C++17 or later preferred)
• Strong CS fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, memory models)
• Degree from a top-tier institution.
• Internship or full-time experience in trading, hedge funds, or top tech a plus
• Strong ownership, curiosity, and drive to make an impact
• Proficiency in both Chinese and English to liaise with the global collaboration.

Compensation Range (as required by NYC law):

Base salary: $90,000 – $250,000/year + Performance-based bonus + Competitive benefits

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skillset, and alignment with role expectations.