Low-Latency C++ Engineer for Trading Systems

IMC Trading

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 175,000 - 225,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

IMC Trading seeks a C++ Software Engineer to join our Chicago team. You will design and develop software for the hardware-centric needs of our global trading system, aiming for peak performance and minimal latency.

You will work closely with hardware engineers and cross-functional teams to implement robust solutions, optimize production code, and ensure seamless integration with the existing trading infrastructure.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field of study.
  • 2+ years of professional experience using modern C++ in a low-latency environment.
  • Experience with software development for hardware platforms.
  • Knowledge of trading systems and financial markets is a strong plus.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build low latency, high-performance trading systems.
  • Optimize production code and system components for low-latency and high-throughput.
  • Write software to control and interface with hardware components such as ASICs and FPGAs.
  • Coordinate with hardware engineers and cross-functional teams to implement solutions.
  • Ensure seamless integration of new applications and enhancements to the trading infrastructure.

Skills

Modern C++ in low-latency
Hardware-focused software
Problem-solving
Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in CS/CE or related field

Job description

IMC Trading seeks a C++ Software Engineer to join our Chicago team. You will design and develop software for the hardware-centric needs of our global trading system, aiming for peak performance and minimal latency.

You will work closely with hardware engineers and cross-functional teams to implement robust solutions, optimize production code, and ensure seamless integration with the existing trading infrastructure.

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