High-Performance C++ Trading Systems Engineer

WorldQuant; Austin (CO); Remote; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical and dental insurance

401k

Generous PTO

Employee discounts for gym memberships

Learning and development courses

Job summary

A global investment firm is seeking exceptional C++ developers to enhance and build next-generation trading platforms. You will write low latency, high throughput code and implement essential trading infrastructure. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of experience with modern C++, knowledge of network programming, and strong Unix/Linux fundamentals. The position is based in Austin, Chicago, or NYC, offering a base salary between $150,000 - $250,000 along with generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience writing high-performance C++ code.
• Ability to write low latency, high throughput code.
• Finance experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Write low latency, high throughput C++ code.
• Implement mission-critical trading infrastructure.
• Adapt existing systems to next-generation trading platform.

Skills

Modern C++ knowledge (C++17/20)

C++ template meta programming

In-depth knowledge of network programming

Strong knowledge of Unix/Linux fundamentals

Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms

Job description

A global investment firm is seeking exceptional C++ developers to enhance and build next-generation trading platforms. You will write low latency, high throughput code and implement essential trading infrastructure. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of experience with modern C++, knowledge of network programming, and strong Unix/Linux fundamentals. The position is based in Austin, Chicago, or NYC, offering a base salary between $150,000 - $250,000 along with generous benefits.