Senior C++ System Developer

Algoseek LLC.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Stock options / ESPP

401k plan (Roth and pre-tax)

Wellness program

Job summary

Algoseek LLC seeks a strong C++ Developer to maintain the ticker plant software and NY4 co-lo servers. The Systems Developer will be at the center of algoseek data collection, building large-scale production systems for high-performance trading and ongoing tech-stack improvements.

Responsibilities include maintaining architecture, designing performance modules, debugging with the support team, and documenting systems. A CS/EE degree and 2+ years in low-latency C++ are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years developing low latency C++ applications.
• Proficiency in advanced C++ (STL/TMP/Boost) and type safety.
• Experience with low-level system facilities: threading, I/O, signals, shared memory, VM, VFS.
• Experience in distributed computing: exchange topology, market gateways, SORs.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP/UDP and socket programming.
• Familiarity with exchange protocols FIX, ITCH, PITCH, OUCH.

Responsibilities

• Maintain software architecture of algoseek ticker plant and co-lo servers.
• Design, develop and implement performance and quality modules.
• Investigate and fix bugs at the request of Support team.
• Upgrade ticker plant and co-lo servers for future needs.
• Develop and maintain documentation.

Skills

Low-latency programming

Multi-threaded design

OO programming

Data structures & algorithms

Software engineering

Socket programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / EE

Graduate degree in CS/SE/EE or similar

Tools

STL

TMP

Boost

GDB

Valgrind

VM

VFS

Job description

We are seeking a strong C++ Developer who will focus on maintaining algoseek ticker plant software and NY4 co-lo servers. The Systems Developer will occupy a position at the center of the algoseek data collection. This person must have experience building large-scale production systems, high-performance trading applications, and driving improvement in all levels of the technology stack.

Responsibilities

• Maintain software architecture of algoseek ticker plant and co-lo servers
• Design, develop and implement performance and quality modules together with Quality team
• Dive into the low-level details, solve problems and fix bugs at the request of Support team
• Upgrade the ticker plant and co-lo servers to meet future changes and needs
• Develop and maintain documentation
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, EE or similar
• Minimum of two years developing low latency C++ applications
• Proficiency in advanced C++ (011/14) including proficiency with STL, TMP, Boost, and type safety
• Proficiency in advanced data structures, algorithms, OO programming, and computational complexity
• Proficiency in Software Engineering including design/requirement specs, testing, QA, release
• Experience with low-level system facilities: threading, I/O, signals, shared memory, VM, VFS
• Experience in distributed computing including exchange topology, market gateways, and SORs
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, and network topology; experience with socket programming
• Knowledge of exchange connectivity, data management, and ticker plant
• Graduate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, EE, or similar
• Knowledge and familiarity with exchange protocols FIX, ITCH, PITCH, OUCH, and related
• Low-latency: hardware/bios tuning, NUMA aware, multi-threaded design, lock-free programming
• Low-latency: compiler and cache optimization, user-space networking (kernel bypass), IPC/RPC
• Experience in programming/system tools; svn, gdb, valgrind, tcpdump, strace, systemtap, and more
• Experience with designing simulation and back-testing frameworks and research infrastructure
• Hardware knowledge and/or FPGA experience

Advantages

• Awesome coworkers
• Pre-tax health care, dependent care and commuter benefits (FSA)
• Robust wellness program including financial education classes, team-based goal-tracking
• Competitive medical, dental, vision, life insurance & disability coverage
• Opportunity to be an owner in the company with stock awards and ESPP
• 401k Retirement Plan (Roth and Pre-Tax options available)