Senior Market Data Engineer - Low-Latency, High-Performance

Alpha Search Advisors; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm in New York seeks a Senior Market Data Engineer. This role involves taking end-to-end ownership of core market data systems, driving system improvements, and ensuring high performance and resiliency. The ideal candidate has strong C++ experience and a solid understanding of real-time systems. Responsibilities include designing market data systems, optimizing for speed, and collaborating with trading teams. This is a high-impact position directly influencing trading outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in modern C++ within performance-critical systems.
• Deep understanding of large-scale, real-time, low-latency systems.
• Experience building or maintaining market data feed handlers or exchange connectivity.

Responsibilities

• Design and own high-performance market data systems.
• Drive exchange protocol upgrades and venue onboarding.
• Optimize systems for throughput and resiliency.

Skills

C++ programming

Real-time systems understanding

Debugging skills

Knowledge of exchange protocols

Job description

A leading financial technology firm in New York seeks a Senior Market Data Engineer. This role involves taking end-to-end ownership of core market data systems, driving system improvements, and ensuring high performance and resiliency. The ideal candidate has strong C++ experience and a solid understanding of real-time systems. Responsibilities include designing market data systems, optimizing for speed, and collaborating with trading teams. This is a high-impact position directly influencing trading outcomes.