Sr Software engineer

Evolve Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolve Group in New York City is seeking a skilled C++ Software Engineer/Quantitative Developer to join an on-site central engineering group. You will develop, optimize, and maintain the core technology powering high‑performance trading systems, focusing on low‑latency, scalable infrastructure.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in C++ and a strong finance background, with the ability to work independently and communicate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial C++ development experience.
• Experience in a sell-side financial institution or FinTech environment.
• Hands‑on experience with market data platforms, pricing, execution or risk systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and optimise core technology powering trading systems.
• Build high-performance, low-latency components for trading efficiency and scalability.
• Collaborate with engineers and researchers across multiple teams to deliver robust infrastructure.

Skills

C++

Low-latency

Financial markets

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Math/Engineering

Job description

Software Engineer/ Quantitative Developer

Global Proprietary Trading Firm

New York – On-site

$500k - $750k+ TC

We're partnering with a globally renowned quantitative trading firm that is recognised for its world‑class technology, engineering talent, and cutting‑edge trading infrastructure. They are looking to hire skilled C++ Software Engineers to join their New York office.

As part of a central engineering group, you'll play a key role in developing, enhancing, and optimising the core technology that powers the firm's trading systems. You'll work on high-performance, low-latency solutions that directly contribute to trading efficiency, scalability, and execution quality.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the industry's most successful hedge funds, working alongside exceptional engineers and researchers in a collaborative environment that values innovation, ownership, and technical excellence.

What we're looking for:

• 5+ years of commercial C++ development experience.
• Previous experience within a sell-side financial institution or a FinTech environment.
• Hands‑on experience developing market data platforms, pricing systems, execution platforms, or risk infrastructure.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with the confidence to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline, with a strong academic record.