Senior Software Engineer (C++)

Anson McCade; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Anson McCade in New York City or Chicago is seeking a Senior C++ Software Engineer to help build and enhance mission-critical trading infrastructure supporting electronic trading across multiple asset classes. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-performance, low-latency systems that process real-time market data, connect directly to global exchanges, and power sophisticated trading strategies.

If you're passionate about C++, performance optimization, and distributed trading systems,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Experience building low-latency or high-performance distributed systems.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts and system-level programming.
• Experience with Git, testing frameworks, debugging, and performance tuning tools.
• Python and/or Bash scripting skills.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize low-latency C++ trading applications on Linux.
• Build market data connectivity and normalization components for exchange and vendor feeds.
• Design and enhance order gateway and execution infrastructure.
• Develop high-performance order book and pricing systems.
• Create exchange simulation tools for testing and certification environments.
• Improve order management and messaging frameworks supporting real-time trading.
• Collaborate closely with traders, quantitative teams, and fellow engineers on strategic technology initiatives.

Skills

C++

Low-latency systems

Linux

Networking concepts

Git

Python

Bash

Software design

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering/Math/Physics

Job description

New York, NY or Chicago, IL

Financial Markets Technology

About the opportunity

Our client, a highly regarded participant in the global financial markets, is seeking a Senior C++ Software Engineer to help build and enhance mission-critical trading infrastructure supporting electronic trading across multiple asset classes. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-performance, low-latency systems that process real-time market data, connect directly to global exchanges, and power sophisticated trading strategies.

If you're passionate about C++, performance optimization, and distributed trading systems, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a direct impact in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and optimize low-latency C++ trading applications on Linux.
• Build market data connectivity and normalization components for exchange and vendor feeds.
• Design and enhance order gateway and execution infrastructure.
• Develop high-performance order book and pricing systems.
• Create exchange simulation tools for testing and certification environments.
• Improve order management and messaging frameworks supporting real-time trading.
• Collaborate closely with traders, quantitative teams, and fellow engineers on strategic technology initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Experience building low-latency or high-performance distributed systems
• Solid understanding of networking concepts and system-level programming
• Experience with Git, testing frameworks, debugging, and performance tuning tools
• Python and/or Bash scripting skills
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline

Highly Advantageous

• Electronic trading or capital markets experience
• Knowledge of FX, Futures, or Fixed Income markets
• Experience with exchange connectivity, market data, OMS, EMS, or trading platforms

Why Apply?

• Work on cutting-edge trading technology.
• Partner directly with traders and quantitative professionals.
• Solve complex engineering challenges in a performance-driven environment.
• Join a collaborative team with significant growth opportunities.

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