Software Engineer

Goliath Partners; United States; On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quantitative trading firm in the United States is looking for a C++ Software Engineer to enhance their trading systems and collaborate with research teams. This mid-senior level role emphasizes optimizing trading platforms and developing low latency connectivity. A competitive salary ranging from $250,000 to $350,000 along with significant annual bonuses is offered. Candidates with a Masters/PhD in STEM and experience in trading enterprises will have an advantage.

Qualifications

• Experience with C/C++ and familiarity with distributed systems.
• Previous examples of competitive edge like high placed hackathon or awards.

Responsibilities

• Scale and optimize trading systems.
• Develop low latency and exchange gateway connectivity.
• Collaborate with quant research and trading teams.

Skills

C/C++

Collaborating with quantitative research

Optimizing trading systems

Education

Masters/PhD in STEM related subjects

Tools

Python

Job description

This range is provided by Goliath Partners. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$250,000.00/yr - $350,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus and Sign-on bonus

Our client is a leading quantitative trading firm that has tripled in revenue in the last 12 months and is hiring a C++ Software Engineer to join their office in New York or Miami.

They are willing to wait all non competes up to two years.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Scale and optimize trading systems
• Collaborating with quant research and trading teams to enhance profitability
• Developing low latency and exchange gateway connectivity
• Experience with C/C++
• Familiarity with distributed systems and infrastructure development
• Previous examples of competitive edge (high placed hackathon, awards, academic excellence, etc)

Beneficial Skills

• Masters/PhD in STEM related subjects
• Knowledge of Python
• Work experience with a disruptor, startup, or trading enterprise

Compensation

Base salary $250-350k with an annual guaranteed bonus which will bring you into 7 figures.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance, Engineering, and Information Technology

Industries

• Financial Services, Software Development, and Capital Markets