Low-Latency C++ Engineer for Microsecond Trading

Thurn Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Thurn Partners is expanding their algorithmic trading capabilities with a focus on intraday and intrasecond trades using a modern C++ build. The role requires hands-on design and development of high-performance, low-latency components for a fast-growing trading platform.

Ideal candidates have a history of building large QPS, low-latency ecosystems in C++, with a strong discipline for reliability and efficiency in financial technology environments.

Qualifications

• Experience building large QPS, low-latency C++ ecosystems.
• Strong background in systems programming and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on design and development of components for the faster trading platform.
• Collaborate across teams to implement low-latency, high-throughput solutions.
• Translate ML-driven research into efficient, robust C++ code for production.

Skills

C++

Low latency

HFT

Distributed systems

Tools

Linux

Job description

Thurn Partners is expanding their algorithmic trading capabilities with a focus on intraday and intrasecond trades using a modern C++ build. The role requires hands-on design and development of high-performance, low-latency components for a fast-growing trading platform.

Ideal candidates have a history of building large QPS, low-latency ecosystems in C++, with a strong discipline for reliability and efficiency in financial technology environments.