C++ Engineer — Ultra-Low Latency HFT Trading

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

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.