Campus Full Time 2027 - Software Developer

Five Rings LLC - Restricted Postings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 270,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Rings is seeking a software engineer in New York to help build trading software in C++ on Linux. You will work closely with senior software engineers, traders and quants to implement trading strategies, connect to exchanges, and design trader-facing interfaces within a distributed system that spans the globe.

The role emphasizes learning, mentorship, and contribution within an open culture that values knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• Proficient in C++ for high-performance trading systems.
• Experience on Linux platforms favored.

Responsibilities

• Develop trading software in C++ on Linux.
• Implement trading strategies and connect to exchanges.
• Design trader-facing interfaces and translate mathematical models into code.
• Collaborate with senior software engineers, traders and quants in a distributed system.

Skills

C++

Linux

Job description

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 after 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.