HFT Platform Lead & Architect

Atto Trading; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Health insurance coverage

Office lunches

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Atto Trading, a dynamic quantitative trading firm, seeks a Platform Lead in New York to own the roadmap and architecture of a next-gen high-frequency trading platform. You will manage the development team while contributing hands-on to core components, balancing rapid delivery with reliability.

The role requires 5+ years in core/quant development within top HFT environments, strong C++17+ expertise, Python knowledge, and proven leadership in fast-paced settings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Core or Quant Developer at a top HFT firm (not banks or funds) within the last 7 years.
• Experience with multiple components of HFT platforms, particularly critical path elements.
• Background in a startup phase HFT firm or trading team experience is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the next generation high-frequency trading platform.
• Build and manage a results-driven team, fostering strong teamwork.
• Establish coding standards, testing, and documentation practices.
• Prototype key components and maintain high reliability and fault tolerance.

Skills

C++17+

Python

Multithreading

Networking

Linux

Job description

Atto Trading, a dynamic quantitative trading firm, seeks a Platform Lead in New York to own the roadmap and architecture of a next-gen high-frequency trading platform. You will manage the development team while contributing hands-on to core components, balancing rapid delivery with reliability.

The role requires 5+ years in core/quant development within top HFT environments, strong C++17+ expertise, Python knowledge, and proven leadership in fast-paced settings.