Core Developer (C++)

Prime21 AG; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime21 AG in Indiana, USA is seeking a Core Developer (C++) to enhance its trading platform. You will work on performance-sensitive systems, focusing on building and optimizing market data processing and order execution systems.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s or PhD in Computer Science or related fields, with strong experience in C++ development and systems programming. Join a dynamic environment that promotes innovation and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD degree in a relevant technical discipline.
• Strong professional experience with modern C++ development.
• Deep understanding of low-level systems programming.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize high-performance trading platform components.
• Build and enhance market data processing and order execution systems.
• Collaborate with engineering and quantitative teams.

Skills

C++ development

Linux/Unix environments

Low-level systems programming

Networking

Performance optimization

Algorithms and data structures

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related

Job description

# Core Developer (C++)Upload applicationmerkenAn internationally operating technology-driven trading firm is seeking a Core Developer (C++) to join its engineering team. The company develops highly sophisticated, low-latency systems that operate in fast-moving, data-intensive environments where performance, scalability, and reliability are critical.This role offers the opportunity to work on the core components of a proprietary trading platform, collaborating closely with engineering and quantitative teams to build and optimize cutting-edge systems with direct impact on production environments.tasksC++regionInnerschweizOrtschaftZugREF Nr4M7I95---##### Job Description* Design, develop, and optimize high-performance, ultra-low-latency trading platform components* Build and enhance market data processing, exchange connectivity, and order execution systems* Contribute to the development of automated trading infrastructure and algorithmic trading platforms* Improve system performance through optimization of networking, hardware utilization, concurrency, and execution efficiency* Develop scalable and maintainable software solutions following modern engineering principles* Monitor and adapt system integrations to evolving exchange and protocol requirements* Collaborate closely with engineers and quantitative specialists to deliver robust production-ready solutions##### requirements* Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline* Strong professional experience with modern C++ development in Linux or Unix-based environments* Deep understanding of low-level systems programming, networking, and performance optimization* Experience building high-performance or low-latency distributed systems* Strong knowledge of algorithms, data structures, concurrency models, memory management, CPU architecture, operating systems, and network protocols* Passion for writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code* Ability to work independently and take ownership of complex technical challenges* Experience with large-scale data processing, machine learning, statistical modelling, or distributed computing is considered a plus* Prior financial industry experience is not required##### perspective* Work on business-critical, performance-sensitive systems in a highly technical environment* Direct impact on the design, development, and optimization of core platform components* Flat hierarchies, high ownership, and fast decision-making processes* Collaboration with experienced engineers, quantitative researchers, and technology specialists* A dynamic and fast-paced environment with continuous technical challenges* Strong engineering culture focused on innovation, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence* Long-term growth opportunities within a globally active and technology-driven organization