Junior C++ Developer

Balyasny Asset Management L.P.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 190,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Balyasny Asset Management L.P. in New York seeks aspiring C++ engineers to join our Systematic technology team, building modern low-latency, high-availability research and trading infrastructure.

You will design and implement components that drive our execution and data pipelines, collaborating with quants and traders to deliver robust solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, distributed systems, and software design.
• Desire to learn, grow and excel in low level C++.
• Familiarity with automated testing, CI/CD, and best practices for building robust, fault-tolerant systems.
• Excellent communication skills for a fast-paced, global team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize low-latency trading components and infrastructure, focusing on performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Integrate and maintain connectivity to global exchanges and liquidity venues; develop OMS with routing and risk checks.
• Profile, benchmark, and tune systems for ultra-low latency and high throughput.
• Collaborate with quants, portfolio managers, traders, and technologists to deliver business-aligned solutions.
• Ensure high availability and resiliency; participate in on-call rotations.
• Evaluate and incorporate new technologies to maintain a competitive edge.

Skills

Algorithms

Data structures

Distributed systems

Software design

Low-latency C++

Automated testing

CI/CD

Communication

Job description

We are seeking aspiring C++ engineers to join our Systematic technology team, focused on building modern low latency, high availability research and trading infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Development: Architect, develop, and optimize low latency trading components and infrastructure, with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability.


• Market Access: Integrate and maintain connectivity to global exchanges and liquidity venues. Develop and maintain order management systems (OMS), including order routing, risk checks, and real-time state management.


• Performance Tuning: Profile, benchmark, and tune systems for ultra-low latency and high throughput.


• Collaboration: Work closely with quantitative researchers, systematic portfolio managers, traders, and other technologists to deliver solutions aligned with business needs.


• Reliability: Ensure high availability and resiliency of trading systems, including participation in on-call support rotations as needed.


• Greenfield build out: Evaluate and incorporate new technologies and best practices to maintain a competitive edge in technology.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, distributed systems, and software design.


• Desire to learn, grow and excel in low level C++.


• Familiarity with automated testing, CI/CD, and best practices for building robust, fault-tolerant systems.


• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global team environment.