Software Engineer

NJF Global Holdings Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

NJF Global Holdings Ltd in New York is seeking a talented C++ Software Engineer to join our high-performance trading technology team. You will work on ultra-low-latency infrastructure that supports global trading strategies.

This role focuses on performance, scalability and microsecond-level precision, collaborating with traders, researchers and engineers to push the limits of real-time systems. Strong C++ and Linux experience, multithreading and networking knowledge are essential, with

Qualifications

• Strong C++ and Linux experience.
• Experience with low-latency or high-performance systems.
• Strong knowledge of multithreading, concurrency and performance optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimise ultra-low-latency C++ systems.
• Develop high-performance infrastructure for real-time trading.
• Work across C++, Linux, networking, memory and concurrency.
• Collaborate closely with traders, researchers and engineers.

Skills

C++

Linux

Multithreading

Low-latency

Networking

Job description

Total compensation: flexible - based on experience and seniority

A leading quantitative trading firm is expanding its technology team in New York and is looking for a talented C++ Software Engineer to work on high-performance systems supporting global trading strategies.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and work on technically challenging problems where performance, scalability and microseconds matter.

The Role

• Build and optimise ultra-low-latency C++ systems.


• Develop high-performance infrastructure for real-time trading.


• Work across C++, Linux, networking, memory and concurrency.


• Collaborate closely with traders, researchers and engineers.


• Improve system performance, reliability and scalability.


• Help build and scale technology within a growing New York team.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong C++ and Linux experience.


• Experience with low-latency or high-performance systems.


• Strong knowledge of multithreading, concurrency and performance optimisation.


• Background in networking, distributed systems or systems programming is a plus.


• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for challenging technical problems.