Senior C++ Market Data Engineer | Low-Latency

Harrington Starr; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrington Starr in New York is seeking an experienced C++ engineer to help build the market data and research infrastructure. You will design, ingest, process and distribute market data with speed, accuracy and reliability, collaborating with quantitative researchers and traders.

The role focuses on latency-sensitive distributed systems, feed handlers, exchange connectivity and high-performance networking in a collaborative environment that values technical excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' commercial C++ development experience.
• Strong modern C++ knowledge (C++11/14/17 or newer).
• Experience with market data, exchange connectivity and feed handlers.
• Excellent Linux and networking knowledge.
• Experience with multithreaded, high-performance applications.
• Experience with low latency trading systems and binary exchange protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimise systems responsible for market data ingestion and distribution.
• Build scalable services supporting research tools and simulation environments.
• Work on performance-critical distributed systems with strict latency requirements.
• Collaborate with Quant Researchers, Traders and Engineers.
• Improve scalability, resilience and system performance.
• Contribute to the design of next-generation research infrastructure.

Skills

C++ development

Modern C++

Market data / exchange connectivity

Feed handlers / market data infra

Linux & networking

Multithreaded high-performance apps

Low latency trading systems

Binary exchange protocols

TCP/UDP networking

Lock-free programming

Quant research infrastructure

Trading systems / HFT

Job description

Harrington Starr in New York is seeking an experienced C++ engineer to help build the market data and research infrastructure. You will design, ingest, process and distribute market data with speed, accuracy and reliability, collaborating with quantitative researchers and traders.

The role focuses on latency-sensitive distributed systems, feed handlers, exchange connectivity and high-performance networking in a collaborative environment that values technical excellence.