C++ Software Engineer (Market Data)

Visa Hunt; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work from anywhere

40 paid days off

Competitive salary

Global offices access

Job summary

Visa Hunt is seeking a Software Engineer who loves market data and tackling challenging tasks. You will join a Quantitative Trading environment with high data quality standards and work on connectivity for new exchanges, ensuring fast, reliable data flow.

The role emphasizes C++17/20 proficiency, handling large data volumes, and deep knowledge of networks, multithreading, and Linux internals. You will collaborate in an international team, with a remote-friendly setup.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of networks and interaction protocols.
• Experience with modern C++ (C++17/20).
• Experience handling large volumes of incoming data.
• Multithreading programming and understanding of CPU memory models.
• Understanding of Linux system internals.
• Knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
• Proficient written and spoken English for international collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide connectivity for new exchanges.
• Speed up market data receiving and optimize existing connectors.
• Support new data types in connectors.
• Refactor existing solutions to improve their scalability.

Skills

Networks & protocols

C++17/20

Large data handling

Multithreading

Linux internals

Algorithms & data structures

English communication

Job description

We are seeking a Software Engineer who is passionate about working with market data and is not afraid of tackling challenging tasks. As a Quantitative Trading company, we have high standards for data quality and handle vast amounts of data. This area is often one of the most labor-intensive and demanding parts of the development process because it requires consideration of numerous corner cases. Therefore, we are looking for candidates who genuinely enjoy their work, delve into technical documentation, pay attention to details, and are responsible.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Provide connectivity for new exchanges.
• Speed up market data receiving and optimize existing connectors.
• Support new data types in connectors.
• Refactor existing solutions to improve their scalability.

What We Look For In You:

• Knowledge of networks and interaction protocols.
• Experience with modern standards of C++ 17/20.
• Experience with handling large volumes of incoming data.
• Multithreading programming, understanding of CPU memory models.
• Understanding of Linux system internals.
• Knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
• Decent level of written and spoken English to work in an international environment.

Nice-to-have:

• In-depth knowledge and expertise with low latency/real-time development with sub-microsecond latency
• Experience in HFT, telecommunication, or game dev

Why Should You Join Our Team?

• Great challenges with fast feedback loops
• A welcoming group of highly qualified international professionals
• Cutting-edge hardware and technology
• Work remotely from anywhere in the world
• Access any of our global offices anytime
• Flexible schedule
• 40 paid days off
• Competitive salary