Low-Latency C++ Engineer – Exchange Connectivity

Huntress Talent

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 230,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Huntress Talent in New York, NY seeks a C++ Engineer focused on low-latency market access systems. You will design connectivity to global exchanges, optimize performance, and work on ultra-fast infrastructure in a finance-rich environment.

Requirements include expert-level C++, experience with HFT or market data systems, and strong knowledge of Linux internals and exchange protocols. Collaboration with traders and infra teams is essential.

Qualifications

Expert-level C++ with templates, STL, and memory models.
Finance experience, market access, HFT, or market data systems.
Strong network programming, kernel bypass, multicast, and high-performance messaging.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize low-latency market access gateways and exchange connectivity components.
Implement new exchange protocols, order entry, and market data handlers across global markets.
Enhance performance via micro-optimizations, lock-free programming, profiling, and latency-reduction techniques.
Collaborate with traders, quants, and infra teams to deliver robust trading systems.
Maintain reliability, throughput, and observability across market access components.
Participate in full software lifecycle: design, testing, deployment, monitoring, and incident response.