C++ Systems Engineer - Ultra-Low Latency Trading

Radley James; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global quantitative trading firm is seeking an experienced C++ Software Engineer to develop and optimize ultra-low-latency systems that power trading across global financial markets. The role involves collaborating with traders and researchers, and tackling complex challenges in a highly competitive industry. Candidates should have at least 3 years of engineering experience and strong C++ skills, and will work on systems that ensure optimal performance and fault tolerance. This position offers direct impact in an innovative culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Exceptional system design, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong, hands-on C++ expertise.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize infrastructure for market data ingestion, order entry, and execution logic.
• Design and implement fault-tolerant, ultra-low-latency systems for live trading.
• Profile, benchmark, and enhance performance-critical production code.
• Build and maintain core infrastructure supporting client-facing platforms.
• Develop software that interfaces with specialized trading hardware.

Skills

C++ expertise

System design

Debugging

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

A leading global quantitative trading firm is seeking an experienced C++ Software Engineer to develop and optimize ultra-low-latency systems that power trading across global financial markets. The role involves collaborating with traders and researchers, and tackling complex challenges in a highly competitive industry. Candidates should have at least 3 years of engineering experience and strong C++ skills, and will work on systems that ensure optimal performance and fault tolerance. This position offers direct impact in an innovative culture.