C++ Low-Latency Developer

Radley James; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

A quantitative hedge fund in New York is expanding and seeks a senior C++ developer to own core low-latency infrastructure at the intersection of research, backtesting, and live trading. You’ll architect and optimize high-performance C++ systems supporting market microstructure modeling, live analytics, and deployment across multi-asset strategies.

Ideal candidates have built high-performance C++ systems in HFT, execution, or quant research backgrounds and can integrate Python for research

Qualifications

• Senior C++ developer with low-latency focus.
• Experience in HFT, execution, or quant research platforms.
• Strong knowledge of market microstructure and latency optimization.

Responsibilities

• Architect and optimize high-performance C++ systems for trading.
• Contribute across research, backtesting, and production trading stacks.

Skills

C++ expert (C++17/20)

Trading systems / HFT experience

Market microstructure knowledge

Python for research integration

Job description

A quant hedge fund going through an expansion period is looking for senior C++ developer with experience in low-latency infrastructure. The roles sit at the intersection of systematic research, backtesting, and production trading, owning core architecture used across multi-asset strategies. It is ideal for someone who has built high-performance C++ systems — whether from an HFT, execution, or quant research platform background.

You’ll architect and optimize high-performance C++ systems supporting:

• Market microstructure & execution modeling
• Live trading analytics and deployment

Key Skills

• Expert C++ (C++17/20)
• Trading systems, simulation, or HFT experience
• Strong understanding of market microstructure
• Python for research integration