Senior Software Engineer (low latency C++)

Fintal Partners; Chicago (IL); In loco; USD 140.000 - 210.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Fintal Partners in Chicago is seeking a highly skilled C++ Software Engineer to design low-latency trading software and optimize performance, interfacing with hardware such as ASICs and FPGAs. You will collaborate with global teams to deliver fast, reliable systems.

The role requires a strong CS/CE background, extensive modern C++, and experience in hardware-focused software development, with a plus for knowledge of trading systems and financial markets.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Strong experience with modern C++ in a low-latency environment.
• Experience with software development for hardware platforms.
• Knowledge of trading systems and financial markets is a strong plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Mansioni

• Design and build low latency, high-performance trading systems
• Optimize production code and other system components to achieve low-latency and high-throughput capabilities
• Write highly performant software solutions to control and interface with hardware components such as ASICs and FPGAs
• Work closely with hardware engineers and cross-functional teams to understand requirements and implement effective solutions
• Ensure a seamless integration of new applications and enhancements to the existing trading infrastructure

Conoscenze

C++

Low latency

Hardware dev

Trading systems

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/CE

Descrizione del lavoro

We are a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.

We are seeking a highly skilled C++ Software Engineer to join our Chicago team. As a Software Engineer, you will design and develop software solutions tailored to the hardware-specific needs of our global trading system with a focus on optimizing performance. Our dynamic, fast-paced tech environment enables collaboration and rapid feedback loops across global teams. You will be responsible for spotting new opportunities, solving problems and developing innovative technologies. Software development here is innovative, pragmatic and fun, even as complexity grows.

Your Core Responsibilities:

• Design and build low latency, high-performance trading systems
• Optimize production code and other system components to achieve low-latency and high-throughput capabilities
• Write highly performant software solutions to control and interface with hardware components such as ASICs and FPGAS
• Work closely with hardware engineers and cross-functional teams to understand requirements and implement effective solutions
• Ensure a seamless integration of new applications and enhancements to the existing trading infrastructure

Your Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field of study, preferably from a top ranked school
• Strong professional experience using modern C++ in a low-latency environment
• Experience with software development for hardware platforms
• Knowledge of trading systems and financial markets is a strong plus
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills