Campus Full Time 2027 - Software Developer

Five Rings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 255,000 - 345,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Rings in New York is seeking a Campus Software Developer to join a fast-moving team building trading software in C++ on Linux. You will work closely with senior software engineers, traders, and quants to translate complex models into robust code and to deliver scalable systems.

This is a full-time campus role with rapid mentorship, hands-on project ownership, and exposure to global markets. The role focuses on designing interfaces, connecting to exchanges, and implementing strategies within

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C++ on Linux
• Experience with trading or financial software is a plus
• Ability to work with traders and quants in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Develop trading software in C++ on Linux
• Design and implement trader-facing interfaces
• Translate mathematical models into robust software within a distributed system

Skills

C++

Linux

Trading software

Distributed systems

Job description

Campus Full Time 2027 - Software Developer

New York

About Five Rings

Five Rings is a proprietary trading firm founded with a vision of combining strategy, innovation and technology to succeed in today’s global markets. With offices in New York, Boca Raton, London and Amsterdam, Five Rings trades in various domestic and international markets, both established and esoteric. Our team constantly seeks new opportunities, analyzes their risks and rewards, and creates strategies and tools to capitalize on them.

We have an open culture and encourage the flow of knowledge and ideas between all areas of the firm.

Interviews will begin in September 2026.

About the Role

Five Rings gives responsibility immediately and recognizes contributors rapidly. New hires work closely with senior software engineers, traders, and quants developing trading software in C++ on Linux.

Application development includes implementing trading strategies, connecting to exchanges, designing trader-facing interfaces, and translating mathematical models into software code – all within a distributed system that spans the globe. If you can write great software as part of a team, and are comfortable both learning from and becoming a mentor, you’re likely to thrive here.

Annual Base Salary: $300,000. Total compensation packages are comprised of base salary and a discretionary bonus.

Applicants are able to apply to multiple positions, but we strongly encourage you to only apply to your top choice.