Senior C++ Engineer

The Cypress Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible on visa sponsorship

High-ownership environment

Job summary

A leading global financial firm is seeking a Senior C++ Engineer for their mission-critical trading platform in Midtown NYC. You'll design scalable systems, lead engineering efforts, and impact core trading capabilities. The position offers a hybrid work model, competitive compensation of $200K–$265K with bonuses, and potential total compensation up to $350K. Exceptional candidates may be eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on C++ development in production environments.
• Experience in trading or financial platforms is a strong plus.
• Strong architectural instincts with a track record of delivering production systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, fault-tolerant trading infrastructure.
• Own projects end-to-end, from system architecture to production support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product expansion.

Skills

C++ development

Real-time systems

Networking

Multithreading

Leadership

Tools

Kafka

Solace

Tervela

Job description

Overview

This is a Senior C++ Engineer position with The Cypress Group, a leading global financial firm. The role is a hands-on engineering position on a mission-critical trading platform focused on equities and futures. Hybrid work arrangement: Midtown NYC, 3 days on-site. Compensation: base $200K–$265K with bonus, total compensation up to $320K–$350K. Visa Sponsorship: H1B considered for exceptional candidates.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop scalable, fault-tolerant trading infrastructure in modern C++ (C++17/20).
• Own projects end-to-end—from system architecture to hands-on coding and production support.
• Work on trade flow systems prioritizing accuracy and uptime; experience in execution platforms is a plus, not HFT emphasis.
• Build and maintain robust messaging frameworks (e.g., Kafka, Solace, Tervela or similar).
• Apply expertise in low-level networking and multithreading to drive system performance.
• Lead and mentor a small team of engineers, shaping technical direction and upskilling talent.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including quant and trading groups.
• Contribute to product expansion efforts in new global markets.

What They're Looking For

• 7+ years of hands-on C++ development in production environments.
• Background in real-time or high-reliability systems; experience in trading or financial platforms is a strong plus.
• Proficiency with messaging middleware and network-level programming.
• Strong architectural instincts with a track record of delivering production systems.
• Leadership qualities—through mentorship, technical direction, or team management.

Why Join Them

• Direct impact on the firm’s core trading capabilities.
• High-ownership environment with technical autonomy and minimal bureaucracy.
• Competitive compensation with upside potential.
• Flexible on visa sponsorship for the right candidate.

All applications are handled with strict confidentiality.