C++ High-Performance Engineer for Trading Systems

Citadel Securities; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading capital markets firm is seeking a C++ Developer to design and optimize high-performance trading systems. This role requires expertise in multithreading and distributed systems, along with a passion for clean, performant code. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in a related field and thrives in a collaborative environment. A comprehensive relocation package is available for suitable candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience in C++ with a focus on clean, performant code.
• Strong grasp of multithreading, concurrency, and distributed systems.
• Curiosity to explore and improve existing systems.

Responsibilities

• Break down intricate challenges and provide elegant solutions.
• Design, build, and maintain high-performance systems.
• Continuously push the limits of latency and reliability.
• Collaborate with traders and researchers for production delivery.
• Monitor and support live code in production.

Skills

C++

Multithreading

Concurrency

Distributed systems

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Job description

A leading capital markets firm is seeking a C++ Developer to design and optimize high-performance trading systems. This role requires expertise in multithreading and distributed systems, along with a passion for clean, performant code. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in a related field and thrives in a collaborative environment. A comprehensive relocation package is available for suitable candidates.