Lead C++ Engineer - Ultra-Low Latency Trading

Flow Traders NV; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 210,850 - 256,439; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + discretionary bonus

Learning & development academy

Global rotations

Job summary

Flow Traders NV is seeking a Senior C++ Software Engineer to join our team focused on building and scaling ultra-low latency trading systems. You’ll work with researchers, quants, and traders to deliver high-performance platforms and tools across global venues.

You will contribute to exchange connectivity, data-driven pricing, and trading engines, while continuously improving stability and throughput. The role emphasizes collaboration and fast-paced iteration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-graduation professional C++ software development experience.
• BSc, MSc, or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics or equivalent.
• Ability to write clean, reliable, and highly scalable code.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and rollout of the Core platform across multiple focus groups.
• Develop tools and frameworks for data-driven trading strategies.
• Collaborate with Quants, Traders, and Engineers to refine requirements and design.

Skills

C++ development

Parallel programming

Multithreading

Algorithms & data structures

Communication

Education

BSc/MSc/PhD in CS or Mathematics

Tools

C++

Exchange SDKs

Job description

Flow Traders NV is seeking a Senior C++ Software Engineer to join our team focused on building and scaling ultra-low latency trading systems. You’ll work with researchers, quants, and traders to deliver high-performance platforms and tools across global venues.

You will contribute to exchange connectivity, data-driven pricing, and trading engines, while continuously improving stability and throughput. The role emphasizes collaboration and fast-paced iteration.