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# C++ Developer (Low-Latency Trading)

- **Company:** Selby Jennings
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithmic Trading, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Distributed Systems, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Multithreading, High Performance Computing, Concurrency, Low Latency, C++14
- **Published:** August 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.efinancialcareers.com/jobs-United_States-Chicago-C_Developer_Low-Latency_Trading.id24569558

## About the Role

A leading proprietary trading firm and options market maker is seeking exceptional C++ Engineers to join its core trading technology team. This is an opportunity to work on some of the most latency-sensitive systems in the industry, partnering directly with traders and quantitative researchers to optimize trading performance and build the next generation of electronic trading infrastructure. What You'll Be Doing Design and develop low-latency, high-throughput trading systems in modern C++. Optimize performance across the entire trading stack, from software architecture to network and hardware interactions. Build scalable systems that process real-time market data and execute trades in microseconds. Partner closely with traders and quants to deliver technology that directly impacts P&L. What We're Looking For Strong C++ development experience with a focus on performance optimization. Background in low-latency systems, distributed systems, networking, or high-performance computing. Deep
understanding of multithreading, concurrency, algorithms, and data structures. Proven track record of solving complex technical challenges in demanding production environments.



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