Low-Latency C++ Engineer - Trading Engine & Market Data

Miller Maxwell Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Gym membership

Meal allowance

Commuter benefits

Life and disability insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Miller Maxwell Ltd in New York seeks a highly skilled C++ Software Engineer to join the core low-latency market data team. This hands-on role focuses on the trading engine, exchange connectivity, and fast execution in a pure engineering environment.

You will work across Linux systems, collaborate with FPGA and Java teams on latency optimization, and push performance improvements in live production. A minimum of 5 years of modern C++ experience in a market data or algo trading setting is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial C++ development experience in a low-latency trading or market data environment.
• Strong Linux/Unix fundamentals.
• Familiarity with network programming, lock-free data structures or kernel bypass techniques is a plus.
• Scripting with Python in practical use, not merely nominal.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with FPGA and Java teams.

Responsibilities

• Core trading engine development: exchange connectivity, order routing, and execution performance.
• Low-latency market data processing and feed handling across venues.
• Build new components within the market data team from design to production.
• Collaborate with FPGA and Java engineers on latency optimisation across the platform.
• Identify and implement performance improvements in live production systems.

Skills

C++ (modern)

Low-latency

Linux/Unix

Python scripting

Networking concepts

Job description

Miller Maxwell Ltd in New York seeks a highly skilled C++ Software Engineer to join the core low-latency market data team. This hands-on role focuses on the trading engine, exchange connectivity, and fast execution in a pure engineering environment.

You will work across Linux systems, collaborate with FPGA and Java teams on latency optimization, and push performance improvements in live production. A minimum of 5 years of modern C++ experience in a market data or algo trading setting is required.