Low-Latency C++ Software Engineer — Trading Systems

Alldus; New York (NY); On-site; USD 275,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

Performance bonus

Job summary

Alldus in New York is seeking a Software Engineer to join a leading financial services client. You will develop the systems behind systematic trading strategies and build high-performance applications for market data processing, research, forecasting and trade execution.

The role emphasizes advanced C++ development, low-latency design, and reliable, scalable systems. Collaboration with quantitative researchers and exposure to financial markets are beneficial but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• BA degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or similar.
• Advanced C++ engineering experience, including building robust, maintainable production software.
• Strong knowledge of performance optimisation, distributed systems, and complex data pipelines.
• Ability to assess interconnected systems and make sound architectural decisions.
• Experience in systems where correctness, reliability and recovery are critical.
• Own complex technical work and prioritise it according to business impact.
• Experience in financial markets is a bonus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop low-latency applications that ingest and process large volumes of market data from global exchanges and vendors.
• Design and improve trading execution systems with a strong focus on speed, reliability, and correctness.
• Build C++ tools and libraries that help researchers develop and deploy statistical and machine learning models.
• Improve the performance and resilience of live production systems.
• Work with quantitative researchers to turn research ideas into scalable applications.

Skills

Advanced C++

Performance optimisation

Distributed systems

Architectural decisions

Reliability & recovery

Financial markets experience

Education

BA/BS in CS/CE/Math/Physics

Job description

Alldus in New York is seeking a Software Engineer to join a leading financial services client. You will develop the systems behind systematic trading strategies and build high-performance applications for market data processing, research, forecasting and trade execution.

The role emphasizes advanced C++ development, low-latency design, and reliable, scalable systems. Collaboration with quantitative researchers and exposure to financial markets are beneficial but not mandatory.