Greenfield C++ Low-Latency Trading Engineer

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking several strong C++ engineers to join a growing systematic trading technology team in New York. This is a rare greenfield buildout with ownership over core components and latency-sensitive infrastructure, focusing on high-performance trading systems.

You will work closely with quantitative researchers, portfolio managers, and traders to shape architecture from day one, contributing to market data, connectivity, OMS, and execution layers while advancing low-latency

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in a professional environment.
• Strong algorithms and data structures knowledge.
• Interest in high-performance computing and low-latency systems.

Responsibilities

• Own core components including market data, exchange connectivity, OMS, and execution infrastructure.
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers, portfolio managers, and traders to shape architecture.

Skills

C++ fundamentals

Linux development

Distributed systems

Low-latency computing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Selby Jennings is seeking several strong C++ engineers to join a growing systematic trading technology team in New York. This is a rare greenfield buildout with ownership over core components and latency-sensitive infrastructure, focusing on high-performance trading systems.

You will work closely with quantitative researchers, portfolio managers, and traders to shape architecture from day one, contributing to market data, connectivity, OMS, and execution layers while advancing low-latency