Software Engineer - C++

Objective Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Objective Partners in New York, Chicago, London seeks a Software Engineer specializing in low-latency C++ to design and optimize ultra-fast execution platforms and data engines. You will work with researchers and architects to push performance toward nanoseconds in a high-stakes trading environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, profiling, and optimization across Linux systems, with opportunities to work on FPGA/ASIC interfaces and high-throughput back-end infrastructure.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of professional software engineering experience delivering production C++ applications.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Advanced proficiency in C++ with strong hands-on daily application.
• Solid understanding of Linux/UNIX operating system internals, CPU performance tuning, memory architecture, and network communication protocols (TCP/UDP).
• Excellent analytical, architectural design, and system debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and enhance resilient, ultra-low-latency execution platforms and market data engines spanning diverse asset classes.
• Execute deep-level performance profiling and C++ code optimizations to minimize latency and maximize throughput across production environments.
• Engineer fault-tolerant architecture capable of WAN packet prioritization, graceful hardware failover, and continuous live operation.
• Develop low-level software interfaces and integrations for specialized hardware acceleration, including FPGAs and custom ASICs.
• Maintain scalable back-end infrastructure supporting distributed file systems, high-volume research workflows, and direct market access.

Skills

C++

Linux/UNIX internals

TCP/UDP networking

Performance profiling

System debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Job description

Job Title: Software Engineer - Low-Latency C++

Location: New York, NY | Chicago, IL | Austin, TX | London, UK

About the Opportunity Join a premier global quantitative trading firm building ultra-low-latency distributed infrastructure where system speed and reliability directly drive market execution. As a C++ Software Engineer, you will design, profile, and optimize fault-tolerant platforms and high-throughput data processing engines alongside top-tier quantitative researchers and systems architects. This role offers immediate technical impact in an agile, engineering-first environment where performance improvements are measured in nanoseconds.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and enhance resilient, ultra-low-latency execution platforms and market data engines spanning diverse asset classes.
• Execute deep-level performance profiling and C++ code optimizations to minimize latency and maximize throughput across production environments.
• Engineer fault-tolerant architecture capable of WAN packet prioritization, graceful hardware failover, and continuous live operation.
• Develop low-level software interfaces and integrations for specialized hardware acceleration, including FPGAs and custom ASICs.
• Maintain scalable back-end infrastructure supporting distributed file systems, high-volume research workflows, and direct market access.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of professional software engineering experience delivering production C++ applications.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Advanced proficiency in C++ with strong hands‑on daily application.
• Solid understanding of Linux/UNIX operating system internals, CPU performance tuning, memory architecture, and network communication protocols (TCP/UDP).
• Excellent analytical, architectural design, and system debugging skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven track record of high technical impact, code quality, and technical mentorship.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate trade-offs between high-level abstractions and low-level algorithmic optimizations.
• Experience developing software that interfaces directly with low-latency network hardware or custom processors.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary accompanied by performance-based bonus potential.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plans, generous paid time off, and continuous learning support.