Low Latency C++ Engineer

Vatic Labs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Daily meals provided

Gym membership

Unlimited office snacks

Fun team outings

Organized game nights

Job summary

A leading software firm in New York is seeking a C++ Software Engineer to develop innovative trading systems. You will collaborate with traders and researchers to optimize performance and scalability. The ideal candidate has advanced skills in C/C++ systems development and a deep understanding of latency-sensitive software. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $175,000 to $275,000, along with comprehensive health benefits, meals, and a fun work environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency with C/C++ systems development in a Linux environment.
• Demonstrable success building high performance software.
• Strong understanding of hardware architecture from a latency perspective.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with traders and researchers to engineer trading systems.
• Drive innovation for trading application frameworks.
• Benchmark and tune software services for optimum performance.

Skills

C/C++ systems development

Performance tuning

Latency-sensitive systems

Network protocols

Operating system internals

Job description

Overview

Our Software Engineers are focused on developing innovative platforms and systems that drive our trading and research efforts. While performance is a critical component of our software, we are focused on building a platform that is massively scalable, flexible, and forward‑looking. Our environment is highly collaborative, fostering innovation and growth.

Role

As a C++ Software Engineer with Vatic, you will work directly with traders, researchers, and other developers to engineer cutting‑edge, ultra‑low latency, high throughput trading systems. You will play a key role in taking projects from conception to deployment. You will drive innovation for the frameworks upon which our trading applications are based, as well as benchmarking and tuning critical software services to achieve optimum performance.

Team

We employ a team of talented engineers who have been recognized as leaders in our field. We are passionate about hiring the best and brightest, empowering them with the tools and freedom they need to be successful.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency with C/C++ systems development in a Linux environment
• Performance tuning and optimization of low latency software
• Demonstrable success building high performance software
• Experience building latency‑sensitive systems with a strong understanding of low‑level systems and network development
• Strong understanding of hardware stack and hardware architecture from a latency perspective
• Strong understanding of network protocols
• Advanced knowledge of operating system internals and Linux kernel
• Interest in x86 Assembly

Benefits

• Flat structure with direct executive exposure – Work closely with leadership and make an impact from day one.
• Comprehensive health benefits – Full health insurance coverage for employees and dependents.
• Daily meals provided – Enjoy free breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the office.
• Gym membership – Stay healthy with a gym reimbursement, in addition to our onsite gym.
• Unlimited office snacks – Fuel your day with your favorite snacks, always stocked.
• Fun team outings – Build camaraderie and unwind with regular events.
• Organized poker, ping pong, and game nights – We’re a competitive group that enjoys getting together to challenge one another.

Salary

The base salary range for this role is between $175,000 and $275,000. The base salary range does not include any other form of compensation, such as any bonus amounts, or any benefits. Factors that may impact the agreed upon base salary within the range for a particular candidate include years of experience, level of education obtained, skill set, and other factors.