Senior C++ Software Engineer

Morgan McKinley; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is partnering with a globally recognized brokerage to hire a Senior C++ Software Engineer for a fixed-income trading platform. The role offers hybrid work with 3 days on-site in New York and stability in a long-term staff position.

You will own end-to-end C/C++ development in a Unix environment, focusing on low-latency market data and trading systems. Strong IPC, Unix, and debugging skills with GDB are essential; familiarity with middleware (Solace, Protocol Buffers, RabbitMQ,

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of software development experience, with emphasis on C/C++ in a Unix environment.
• Experience with IPC mechanisms and multi-process architectures is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with middleware and messaging technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end development of the fixed-income trading platform components.
• Develop robust market data feeds and low-latency services.
• Debug production issues and optimize performance in a Unix environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system uptime and risk mitigation.

Skills

C/C++

Unix

IPC

GDB

Tools

GDB

Solace

Google Protocol Buffers

RabbitMQ

Tibco

Unix command tools

Job description

Senior C++ Software Engineer | Fixed Income Trading Platform

Location: Hybrid (3 days on-site) – Local Candidates Only

Work Authorization: US Citizen / Green Card (No visa sponsorship available)

Are you a pragmatic, hands-on C++ engineer who values system stability and long-term career growth over chasing the newest tech fads?

I am partnering with a globally recognized, top-tier brokerage firm to find a Senior C++ Software Engineer for their specialized fixed-income trading platform team. As the business continues to expand and onboard new markets, they are adding a critical engineer to a tight-knit, collaborative, and highly technically proficient group.

This is a unique opportunity: it is a designated succession-planning hire for the current engineering manager. We are looking for someone who wants to find a long-term home, get their hands dirty in complex code, and build robust market data and trading systems without the bureaucratic red tape of a massive investment bank.

The Tech Stack & Environment:

• Core: 100% hands-on C and C++ in a pure Unix environment.
• Architecture: Deep focus on Inter-Process Communication (IPC) — you will be dealing heavily with multiple applications connecting to shared memory segments and communicating via Unix signals.
• Tools: Standard Unix command-line tools (vi, top) and GDB for investigating core files and production issues.
• Bonus Points: Exposure to messaging/middleware (Solace, Google Protocol Buffers, RabbitMQ, Tibco) or basic financial domain knowledge (Bid/Offer, Equities, FX, etc.).

Who You Are:

• Experienced: You bring 5–10+ years of solid software development experience (15+ years is also highly welcomed).
• Pragmatic & Team-Oriented: You are a true team player. You aren\'t an "empire builder" looking to step purely into management, and you aren\'t looking to rewrite legacy systems from scratch. You respect that in a brokerage firm, mitigating risk and ensuring 100% system uptime is the absolute priority.
• A "Jack-of-all-Trades": You enjoy end-to-end ownership, from writing code and building out market data feeds to jumping in and debugging critical production issues.
• Seeking Stability: You want a permanent, stable role. (Note: If you have a heavily contract-based background, we are open to chatting, provided you are genuinely looking to transition into a long-term staff position).

Interview Process: Streamlined 4-round process, including a straightforward vendor-based C++ technical assessment (to highlight your core strengths) and a final leadership round.

If you are ready to make a high-impact move within the financial technology space, I want to hear from you.

Apply directly or send me a DM to start a confidential conversation!