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# C++ Trading Systems Developer

- **Company:** REQUEST TECHNOLOGY
- **Location:** Downers Grove, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithmic Trading, C++ (Programming Language), Program Optimization, Profiling, Software Quality, Computer Networks, Memory Management, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Socket Programming, Software Engineering, Tcpdump, Wireshark, Multithreading, Information Technology, C++14
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/b687b0c6-a74e-4f6f-8db4-27bbb4da5492

## About the Role

Prestigious Financial Firm is currently seeking a C++ Trading Systems Developer with industry experience. Candidate will design, build, and optimize our high-performance, low-latency trading infrastructure and strategies. This is a hands-on engineering role working directly with traders, quants, and other technologists to deliver cutting-edge solutions in global markets., * A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related STEM field (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD).

 * At least 5 years of experience developing performance-critical software in modern C++ (C++14 or newer).

 * Strong knowledge of multi-threading, memory management, and network/socket programming (TCP/UDP).

 * Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and network tools (Wireshark, TCPDump)., * Strong organizational and software architecture skills with an eye for performance profiling and optimization.

## Description

* Architect, develop, and maintain low-latency trading applications and market access systems in modern C++.

 * Collaborate with traders, quants, and researchers to implement, refine, and evaluate algorithmic and quantitative trading strategies.

 * Implement new trading algos and research ideas in the internal core trading framework.

 * Design and implement exchange connectivity, order routing, and market data feed handlers across multiple asset classes and venues worldwide.

 * Optimize systems for speed, throughput, scalability, and reliability, using profiling, performance tuning, and latency analysis.

 * Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from requirements and design to testing, deployment, and production support.

 * Research and recommend new technologies, tools, and methods to improve performance, scalability, and code quality.


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