Platform Engineering Lead — End-to-End, Low-Latency HFT

Fionics; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Fionics is seeking a Head of Platform Engineering in New York to own the engineering function from architecture to delivery. You will set the technical direction, modernise the stack, and lead a growing team while staying hands-on in production code.

You will bring deep HFT experience, a strong background in low-latency C++, and a proven ability to own systems end-to-end, collaborating with traders and the founder on firm priorities. Relocation to NYC or local candidates encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-frequency trading or top-tier trading firms.
• Hands-on coding with low-latency systems and performance-aware design.
• Proven track record owning large-scale systems end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the architecture and technical direction of trading platforms.
• Modernise a low-latency C++ codebase and systems stack.
• Grow and mentor the engineering team and stay hands-on with code.
• Collaborate closely with traders and leadership on priorities.

Skills

Low-latency C++

End-to-end ownership

Team leadership

HFT experience

Traders collaboration

Job description

Fionics is seeking a Head of Platform Engineering in New York to own the engineering function from architecture to delivery. You will set the technical direction, modernise the stack, and lead a growing team while staying hands-on in production code.

You will bring deep HFT experience, a strong background in low-latency C++, and a proven ability to own systems end-to-end, collaborating with traders and the founder on firm priorities. Relocation to NYC or local candidates encouraged.