Low-Latency Developer

Atto Trading; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunities

401k plan

Mental health support

25 days PTO

Relocation support

International meetups

Learning & certifications

High-end hardware

Paid lunches

Job summary

Atto Trading, a dynamic quantitative trading firm founded in 2010, is seeking a Low-Latency Developer to join our team in New York. You will design, optimize, and maintain high-performance trading systems to minimize latency and support rapid market feedback.

You will work with researchers and engineers on an international, diverse team and contribute to scaling our alpha trading platform. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in HFT, strong C++, Linux expertise, and a track record of reducing

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a low-latency developer in HFT.
• Experience with multiple components of an HFT platform, especially on the critical path.
• Startup phase experience at an HFT firm is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize the performance of low-latency trading systems by identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the code.
• Develop and adapt the platform to support the demands of a fast-paced trading environment while effectively managing technical debt.

Skills

C++

HFT platforms

Networking

Kernel bypass

Multithreading

Profiling tools

Linux

AI tools

Cache optimization

Job description

About Us

Atto Trading, a dynamic quantitative trading firm founded in 2010 and leading in global high-frequency strategies, is looking for a Low-Latency Developer to join our team.We are expanding an international, diverse team, with experts in trading, statistics, engineering, and technology. Our disciplined approach combined with rapid market feedback allows us to quickly turn ideas into profit. Our environment of learning and collaboration allows us to solve some of the world’s hardest problems, together. As a small firm, we remain nimble and hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity, ingenuity, and effort.

About Us

Atto Trading, a dynamic quantitative trading firm founded in 2010 and leading in global high-frequency strategies, is looking for a Low-Latency Developer to join our team.We are expanding an international, diverse team, with experts in trading, statistics, engineering, and technology. Our disciplined approach combined with rapid market feedback allows us to quickly turn ideas into profit. Our environment of learning and collaboration allows us to solve some of the world’s hardest problems, together. As a small firm, we remain nimble and hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity, ingenuity, and effort.

Position Highlights

We are modernizing our trading and research platform to scale our alpha trading business. This platform will enable researchers to explore, test, and deploy sophisticated signals, models, and strategies across asset classes in a robust, fully automated manner while maintaining competitive latency targets. As a Low-Latency Developer, you will be responsible for designing, optimizing, and maintaining high-performance trading systems to minimize latency.

Your Mission And Goals

• Analyze and optimize the performance of low-latency trading systems by identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the code, and implementing effective solutions.
• Develop and adapt the platform to support the demands of a fast-paced trading environment, while effectively managing technical debt.

Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience as a low-latency developer with a focus on performance optimization in a high-frequency trading (HFT) environment.
• Experience with multiple components of an HFT platform or system, particularly those on the critical path.
• Experience working at an HFT firm during its startup phase and/or on a trading team is a significant plus.

Technical Skills

• Deep knowledge of HFT platforms: networking, kernel bypass, market data, order entry, threading, inter-process communication, and strategy APIs.
• Proven low-latency development and performance optimization in HFT.
• Strong proficiency in C++.
• Excellent understanding of CPU caches and cache efficiency.
• Experience with multithreaded and multi-process synchronization.
• Good understanding of networking protocols.
• Skilled in performance profiling and optimization tools.
• Advanced knowledge of Linux operating systems, including kernel-level device mechanisms.
• AI & Productivity Tools: Demonstrated ability to effectively leverage modern AI tools (e.g., generative AI, code assistants, research and productivity tools) to improve quality, speed, decision-making, and workflow efficiency while maintaining strong judgment, accuracy, and ownership of outcomes.

About You

• Practical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for trading.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• 401k plan
• Mental health support, including access to therapy
• Paid time off (25 days)
• Relocation support (where applicable)
• International team meet-ups
• Learning and development support, including courses and certifications
• Access to professional tools, software, and resources
• Fully equipped workstations with high-quality hardware
• Modern office with paid lunches

Annual base salary range of $150,000 to $300,000. Pay (base and bonus) may vary depending on job-related skills and experience.

Our Motivation

We are a company committed to staying at the forefront of technology. Our team is passionate about continual learning and improvement. With no external investors or customers, we are the primary users of the products we create, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact on our company's growth.