Senior HFT C++ Engineer: Low-Latency Trading Systems

Millennium; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium is hiring a Senior HFT Developer in New York to design and build low-latency components vital for trading systems. The role involves collaboration with architects and quantitative researchers to optimize production systems. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in a high-frequency trading environment, showcasing expertise in C++ and Python, along with knowledge of low-level systems and HPC grids. The position offers a competitive total compensation package including a base salary between $175,000 and $250,000, alongside a bonus structure and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years with a well-regarded HFT group, delivering production-grade, low-latency systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in C++ and Python for production, low-latency systems.
• Deep familiarity with low-level systems: OS tuning, networking stack, user-space drivers, and kernel-bypass patterns.
• Strong understanding of the HFT quantitative research pipeline.
• Experience with HPC grids for research and production workloads.
• Potential to provide technical leadership and manage a small team.

Responsibilities

• Build low-latency infrastructure for order entry, market data, and exchange simulators.
• Provide level 2 support for the systems in production.
• Work closely with the SPEED architect and quantitative researchers.
• Opportunities for growth in terms of leadership.

Skills

C++

Python

Low-latency systems

OS tuning

Networking stack

User-space drivers

Kernel-bypass patterns

HFT quantitative research pipeline

HPC grids

Cloud experience (AWS, GCP)

Job description

Millennium is hiring a Senior HFT Developer in New York to design and build low-latency components vital for trading systems. The role involves collaboration with architects and quantitative researchers to optimize production systems. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in a high-frequency trading environment, showcasing expertise in C++ and Python, along with knowledge of low-level systems and HPC grids. The position offers a competitive total compensation package including a base salary between $175,000 and $250,000, alongside a bonus structure and benefits.