Principal Software Engineer

Schonfeld; Town of Montana (WI); On-site; USD 275,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Schonfeld seeks an exceptionally talented C++ engineer for its GTX group in New York City to build and optimize ultra‑low latency trading platforms.

You will design, develop, and support critical components across Stat‑Arb and High‑Touch systems, with 80% hands‑on coding and 20% mentoring. The role offers a highly competitive base pay, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package in a fast‑paced, globally connected trading environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of C++ development experience in a Linux environment.
• Expertise in microsecond latency design and cache-conscious data structures.
• Experience with systems-level latency engineering, kernel bypass, and NUMA awareness.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor small engineering teams.
• Experience delivering in co-located execution environments.
• Experience with electronic trading systems or market data systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver components for Stat-Arb, Low-Latency, and High-Touch platforms.
• Hands-on coding 80%, mentoring and coordinating staff 20%.
• Collaborate with Systematic COO and business analysts on architecture and implementation.
• Provide technical thought leadership across the front office.
• Provide Level 3 support across global operations.

Skills

C++ development

Low-latency design

Linux environment

Lock-free concurrency

Kernel bypass

NUMA-aware memory

CI/CD

DevOps practices

Leadership

Mentoring

Architectural skills

Tools

CI/CD tools

Build automation

Profiling tools

Job description

**The Role**

We are seeking an exceptionally talented, hands‑on, high‑performance C++ engineer for our Global Trading and Execution (GTX) technology group. Reports to the Head of GTX. GTX designs, develops, and supports our global Stat‑Arb and Low‑Latency execution platforms. Location, NYC.

**What You Will Do**

• Design, develop, and deliver critical components within, and integrating, our Stat‑Arb, Low‑Latency, and High‑Touch platforms
• Work 80% hands‑on keyboard, 20% mentor, coordinate staff
• Work closely with the Systematic COO and Business Analysts who support the function on architecture and implementation
• Provide technical thought leadership within the team, and across the front office
• Provide Level 3 support across global operations

**What You Will Bring**

• Minimum of ten years of experience in C++ development in a Linux based environment
• Expertise in C++ design for microsecond latency, including cache‑conscious data structures, lock‑free concurrency, and the C++ memory model
• Systems‑level latency engineering, including kernel bypass, core isolation, NUMA‑aware thread and memory placement, and syscalls off the critical path
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, including non‑technical stakeholders
• Expertise in building electronic trading systems, market data systems, or crossing engines, including exchange‑native protocol and feed handler work
• Experience delivering in co‑located execution environments
• Experience leading and mentoring small, highly technical development teams
• Exceptional architectural and design skills
• Proficiency in DevOps methodologies, including CI/CD and build automation
• Experience with Agile Development frameworks
• Experience with Site Reliability Engineering methodology

**Key Qualities**

• Problem‑solving aptitude with a passion for continuous improvement
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business requirements
• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills

**++Who we are++**

Schonfeld is a global multi‑manager hedge fund that strives to deliver industry‑leading risk‑adjusted returns for our investors. We leverage both internal and external portfolio manager teams around the world, seeking to capitalize on inefficiencies and opportunities within the markets. We draw from decades of experience and a significant investment in proprietary technology, infrastructure and risk analytics to invest across four main strategies: Quant, Tactical, Fundamental Equity and Discretionary Macro & Fixed Income.

**++Our Culture++**

At Schonfeld, we'll invest in you. Attracting and retaining top talent is at the heart of what we do, because we believe that exceptional outcomes begin with exceptional people. We foster a culture where talent is empowered to continually learn, innovate and pursue ambitious goals. We are teamwork‑oriented, collaborative and encourage ideas---at all levels---to be shared. As an organization committed to investing in our people, we provide learning and educational offerings and opportunities to make an impact. We encourage community through internal networks, external partnerships and service initiatives that promote inclusion and purpose beyond the firm's walls.

The base pay for this role is expected to be between $275,000 and $300,000. The expected base pay range is based on information at the time this post was generated. This role may also be eligible for other forms of compensation such as a performance bonus and a competitive benefits package. Actual compensation for the successful candidate will be determined based on a variety of factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.