Low-Latency C++ Engineer for HFT Trading Systems

Optiver; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global profit-sharing pool

401(k) match up to 50%

Comprehensive health coverage

25 paid vacation days

Extensive office perks including meals and social events

Job summary

Optiver is seeking Software Engineers for our High-Frequency Trading team in New York City. You will work on complex technical projects, driving the development of automated trading strategies with machine learning.

The role involves building and maintaining trading infrastructure alongside researchers. Candidates should ideally have C++ experience and a strong grasp of computer science principles. Competitive compensation and extensive benefits are offered, including 401(k) match and health coverage.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of C++ experience in low-latency systems such as market data ingestion.
• Strong engineering instincts and a deep understanding of computer science fundamentals.
• Innovative thinking grounded in real-world pragmatism.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain end-to-end trading infrastructure.
• Partner with researchers to solve complex business problems.
• Push frequent code changes to the production environment.

Skills

C++

Low-latency systems

Computer science fundamentals

Python

Linux

Job description

Optiver is seeking Software Engineers for our High-Frequency Trading team in New York City. You will work on complex technical projects, driving the development of automated trading strategies with machine learning.

The role involves building and maintaining trading infrastructure alongside researchers. Candidates should ideally have C++ experience and a strong grasp of computer science principles. Competitive compensation and extensive benefits are offered, including 401(k) match and health coverage.