Software Engineer (C Programming / RUST)

Employvision Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech firm in New York is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join their collaborative team. This role involves enhancing trading systems and working closely with quantitative researchers. Candidates should have 3-5 years of software development experience, strong skills in C and Rust, and familiarity with technologies like AWS and messaging protocols. The position offers a full-time contract and the opportunity for mentorship within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional software development experience.
• Experience with industry-standard tooling and best practices.
• Strong analytical capabilities to solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Enhance components of the trading system including data acquisition and validation.
• Provide mentorship and training from senior engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business goals.
• Explore new frameworks and technologies to evolve the tech stack.

Skills

C

Rust

Python

SQL

RabbitMQ

Kafka

WebSockets

AWS

Unix

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

Job description

Software Engineer (C Programming / RUST)

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our New York office as part of a small, versatile, and highly collaborative Technology team.

What You’ll Do

• Partner closely with quantitative researchers and traders to enhance all components of the trading system, including data acquisition and validation, model integration, post-trade workflows, and risk reporting.
• Work alongside senior engineers who will provide hands‑on mentorship and training.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across the firm to support business goals.
• Contribute to an environment that actively explores new frameworks, architectures, and technologies to evolve the firm’s tech stack.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in C and Rust, with familiarity in Python.
• Experience with messaging protocols (RabbitMQ, Kafka), WebSockets, and AWS.
• Solid understanding of SQL and relational database fundamentals.
• Exposure to financial data APIs and databases such as OneTick or Kdb.
• Experience working in Unix environments.
• Proven use of industry‑standard tooling and best practices across design, development, configuration management, and deployment.
• Strong analytical capabilities and the ability to solve complex technical problems.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology