Senior Software Engineer

Durlston Partners LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Durlston Partners LLP in New York is seeking a C++ Engineer to build ultra-low latency, high-throughput trading systems on Linux, collaborating with traders and researchers to move ideas from concept to production.

You’ll optimize performance and shape core frameworks, requiring 4+ years of C++ experience and a proven track record in latency-sensitive software; knowledge of OS internals, networking, and Linux kernel is essential, with x86 assembly as a plus.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional C++ experience.
• Track record of shipping high-performance, latency-sensitive software.
• Strong grasp of hardware architecture and how it affects latency.
• Solid knowledge of network protocols and low-level network development.
• Advanced understanding of OS internals and the Linux kernel.
• x86 assembly experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Building ultra-low latency, high-throughput trading systems in C++ on Linux.
• Benchmarking, profiling and tuning critical services for every bit of speed.
• Pushing the core trading frameworks forward.

Skills

C++

Low-latency

Linux

Networking

OS internals

x86 assembly

Job description

C++ Engineer – Ultra-Low Latency | Quantitative Trading Firm | Up to $750,000 USD | New York

Durlston Partners is working with a quantitative trading firm in New York that’s hiring a C++ engineer for the systems at the center of its trading. You’ll work side by side with traders and researchers and take projects from first idea to production. The frameworks every trading application runs on will be yours to shape.

You’ll work closely with trading and research teams, testing live protocols and feeds, optimizing execution performance and improving fill rates.

What the role demands

• 4+ years of professional C++ experience
• A track record of shipping high-performance, latency-sensitive software
• A strong grasp of hardware architecture and how it affects latency
• Solid knowledge of network protocols and low-level network development
• Advanced understanding of OS internals and the Linux kernel
• x86 assembly experience is a strong plus

What you'll be doing

• Building ultra-low latency, high-throughput trading systems in C++ on Linux
• Benchmarking, profiling and tuning critical services for every bit of speed
• Pushing the core trading frameworks forward

New York / Chicago

You’ll join an engineering team with a strong reputation in the industry, and you’ll get the tools and the freedom to do your best work.