C++ Quant Developer & Researcher — Hybrid Trading & Engineering

Fionics; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance bonus

Job summary

Fionics, a leading HFT prop firm in New York, is seeking a top C++ developer for its long‑standing trading desk. You will work on low‑latency systems and research‑driven strategies in a flat, engineer‑led environment.

You'll take ideas from theory to live trading, collaborate closely with traders, and potentially relocate to New York. The role welcomes candidates across levels who are passionate about markets and advanced C++ development.

Qualifications

• Strong C++ skills for low-latency environments.
• Experience at a prop, HFT, or market-making firm, or a top tech firm moving into trading.
• Real interest in research and markets, not only engineering.
• Willing to relocate to New York or based there.

Responsibilities

• Build and improve low-latency trading systems in C++.
• Research and develop high-frequency strategies in futures and equities.
• Take ideas from research all the way to live trading, alongside the traders on the desk.

Skills

Modern C++

Low-latency

HFT/prop trading experience

Research mindset

Job description

Fionics, a leading HFT prop firm in New York, is seeking a top C++ developer for its long‑standing trading desk. You will work on low‑latency systems and research‑driven strategies in a flat, engineer‑led environment.

You'll take ideas from theory to live trading, collaborate closely with traders, and potentially relocate to New York. The role welcomes candidates across levels who are passionate about markets and advanced C++ development.