C++ Software Engineer

Paragon Alpha - Hedge Fund Talent Business; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Paragon Alpha - Hedge Fund Talent Business in Chicago seeks a C++ Software Engineer to join its high-performance trading technology team. You will work on latency-critical infrastructure and develop highly optimised C++ software that interfaces with specialised hardware.

Collaborate with hardware engineers and trading technology teams to design, implement, and optimise ultra-low-latency systems, improve throughput, and integrate new applications into existing trading infrastructure, including

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience developing modern C++ in a low-latency environment.
• Experience developing software for hardware platforms.
• Strong understanding of performance optimisation and high-throughput systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Knowledge of electronic trading systems and financial markets.
• Experience working with FPGA or ASIC-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop ultra-low-latency, high-performance trading systems.
• Optimise production C++ code and system components to improve latency and throughput.
• Develop software that interfaces directly with specialised hardware, including ASICs and FPGAs.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver efficient technical solutions.
• Integrate new applications and enhancements into existing trading infrastructure.

Skills

Low-latency C++ development

Hardware platforms

Performance optimisation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/CE

Job description

We are working with a leading global proprietary trading firm seeking a talented C++ Software Engineer to join its high-performance trading technology team in Chicago.

This is an opportunity to work on latency-critical trading infrastructure, developing highly optimised C++ software that interacts directly with specialised hardware.

You'll collaborate closely with hardware engineers and trading technology teams to build and enhance systems where performance, efficiency and reliability are critical.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop ultra-low-latency, high-performance trading systems.
• Optimise production C++ code and system components to improve latency and throughput.
• Develop software that interfaces directly with specialised hardware, including ASICs and FPGAs.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver efficient technical solutions.
• Integrate new applications and enhancements into existing trading infrastructure.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional experience developing modern C++ in a low-latency environment.
• Experience developing software for hardware platforms.
• Strong understanding of performance optimisation and high-throughput systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of electronic trading systems and financial markets.
• Experience working with FPGA or ASIC-based systems.