Senior C++ Engineer | High-Performance Systems

Acquire Me; New York (NY); On-site; USD 350,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquire Me is seeking a Senior C++ Engineer to join a team building high-performance, low-latency systems for quantitative trading. You will work on large-scale, distributed software where optimization and engineering precision directly impact business outcomes.

Candidates should have strong modern C++, experience with distributed or performance-critical systems, and a solid grasp of algorithms and data structures.

Qualifications

• Strong modern C++ experience required.
• Experience building large-scale, distributed or performance-critical systems.
• Solid understanding of algorithms and data structures.
• Experience operating in high-performance engineering environments.
• Passion for solving complex technical problems.

Skills

Modern C++

Distributed systems

Algorithms & DS

High-performance

Problem solving

Education

Strong academic record in CS/Math/Engineering

Job description

Senior C++ Engineer | High-Performance Systems

Compensation: Up to $1.5M Total Compensation | Base Salary Up to $350,000

A leading quantitative trading firm is seeking a Senior C++ Engineer to join a team building some of the most performance-sensitive systems in the world.

This is an opportunity for exceptional engineers from highly selective technology environments to apply their expertise to a domain where software performance directly impacts business outcomes. You'll work on complex distributed systems, low-latency infrastructure and performance-critical applications where optimisation, scalability and engineering precision are paramount.

Requirements:

• Strong modern C++ experience
• Experience building large-scale, distributed or performance-critical systems
• Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures and software design
• Experience operating within high-performance engineering environments
• Passion for solving complex technical problems

What Sets Successful Candidates Apart:

• Outstanding academic record in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience within highly selective engineering or technology organisations
• Demonstrated progression, increasing responsibility and sustained impact throughout your career
• Evidence of exceptional achievement academically, professionally or technically
• Contributions to open-source projects, published research, competitive programming or other technically demanding pursuits

The Opportunity:

The team hires selectively and maintains an exceptionally high technical bar. They are particularly interested in engineers who have consistently distinguished themselves throughout their academic and professional careers.

Successful candidates typically combine deep technical expertise, strong intellectual curiosity and a track record of excellence within demanding environments.

This is an opportunity to work alongside highly accomplished engineers on some of the most technically challenging problems in the industry, where performance, precision and engineering quality are fundamental to success.