Low-Latency C++ Developer for Trading Systems

Venture Search

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Venture Search is assisting a global trading firm in New York seeking an exceptional Core C++ Developer to build ultra-low-latency trading infrastructure and optimise execution speed. You will work on high-performance C/C++ code, networking, multi-threaded systems, and real-time risk management, collaborating with quants, traders, and infra engineers to sustain continuous trading operations.

The role emphasizes robust, scalable components and deep mastery of Linux and performance tuning in a

Qualifications

Expert-level proficiency in C++, with modern C++ features (C++17/20/23/26).
Extensive experience in low-latency, high-performance systems programming.
Deep understanding of networking (TCP/UDP), concurrency, and multi-threading.
Strong experience with Linux-based development and performance tuning.
Proven experience with real-time, high-throughput systems where performance is critical.
Background in cryptocurrency or traditional financial trading systems.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimise low-latency, high-performance trading infrastructure using modern C++ and the latest standards.
Implement efficient and scalable trading algorithms, order execution, and risk management systems.
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of exchange connectivity standards for market data and order entry.
Optimise CPU performance, memory management, and multi-threaded applications.
Collaborate with quantitative researchers, traders, and infrastructure engineers to improve system performance.
Profile, benchmark, and debug real-time systems to minimise latency and maximise throughput.
Develop and maintain robust and fault-tolerant system components that support continuous trading operations.