Software Developer

Zapier Inc.; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantiq in Austin, TX seeks a Software Developer to design, optimize, and maintain core applications and infrastructure. You will work with a team of developers on low-latency programming, concurrency, memory optimization, and careful code design to push systems to peak performance.

You will write high-quality C++ or Python, document architecture decisions, profile code, and debug legacy systems while collaborating across teams in a fast-paced, intellectually demanding environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Software Development, preferably in low-latency or performance-sensitive environments.
• Familiarity with network protocols, packet analysis, and optimization techniques for low-latency systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Python and/or C++.
• Excellent communication skills within a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated ability to respond promptly and accurately in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong skills in solving complex mathematical and coding challenges.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop low-latency applications in C++ and Python, with precise tuning of memory usage, CPU affinity, and hardware interactions
• Document code intricacies, architecture decisions, and optimization strategies to foster knowledge sharing across teams
• Conduct in-depth debugging and profiling of new and legacy code, implementing fixes that maintain or enhance performance
• Evaluate system performance and refine technical operations
• Write quality, highly performant code (C++ or Python)

Skills

C++

Python

Low-latency

Concurrency

Memory optimization

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Quantiq specializes in high frequency derivatives trading in the largest markets worldwide. Our approach is rigorous and pragmatic, driven by technological expertise and analytics, informed by real-world experience. We value employees who love to learn and have the tenacity, curiosity, and willpower to contribute to our continuing success.

We are a small but passionate team, dedicated to enhancing and refining our tried and true methods as we commit to our ongoing growth and performance.

Role Description:

As a Software Developer, you’ll be responsible for designing, optimizing, and maintaining our core applications and infrastructure. Working alongside a skilled team of developers, you’ll contribute at both the system and application levels, focusing on low-latency programming, concurrency, memory optimization, and precise code design. This role demands expert knowledge of system internals and a relentless drive to push systems to their maximum performance potential. If the following resonates with you, we would love to welcome you to our team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Architect and develop low-latency applications in C++ and Python, with precise tuning of memory usage, CPU affinity, and hardware interactions
• Document code intricacies, architecture decisions, and optimization strategies to foster knowledge sharing across teams
• Conduct in-depth debugging and profiling of new and legacy code, implementing fixes that maintain or enhance performance
• Evaluate system performance and refine technical operations
• Write quality, highly performant code (C++ or Python)

Qualifications:

• 5+ years in Software Development, preferably in low-latency or performance-sensitive environments
• Familiarity with network protocols, packet analysis, and optimization techniques for low-latency systems
• Advanced proficiency in Python and/or C++
• Excellent communication skills within a collaborative environment
• Demonstrated ability to respond promptly and accurately in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong skills in solving complex mathematical and coding challenges