Low-Latency C++ Software Engineer – Finance

Delmar Nord; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

Delmar Nord, in partnership with a world-renowned hedge fund, is seeking a C++ Software Engineer for its core technology team. You will design, build, and maintain high-performance systems that power trading and market data processing.

The role sits at the intersection of finance and cutting-edge technology, demanding rigor and precision. Join a fast-paced environment collaborating with traders, quantitative researchers, and portfolio managers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production software experience in modern C++.
• Strong data structures, algorithms, and multithreading.
• Experience with low-latency, high-performance systems.
• Linux/Unix development environment proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high-performance, low-latency C++ applications that support trading, market data processing, and investment decision-making
• Collaborate directly with traders, quants, and portfolio managers to translate business and research requirements into robust, production-grade software
• Optimize systems for speed, reliability, and scalability, working close to the metal where performance is critical
• Contribute to the full software lifecycle, including architecture, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing support
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and engineering best practices to maintain a high bar for code quality
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues, often under time-sensitive conditions
• Continuously evaluate and adopt new tools, frameworks, and approaches to improve system performance and developer productivity

Skills

C++ (modern)

Multithreading

Data structures

Linux/Unix

Low-latency

Performance optimization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math

Job description

Delmar Nord, in partnership with a world-renowned hedge fund, is seeking a C++ Software Engineer for its core technology team. You will design, build, and maintain high-performance systems that power trading and market data processing.

The role sits at the intersection of finance and cutting-edge technology, demanding rigor and precision. Join a fast-paced environment collaborating with traders, quantitative researchers, and portfolio managers.