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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # C++ Developer - Trading Platforms - **Company:** TF GLOBAL MARKETS US LLC - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Algorithmic Trading, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Profiling, Code Review, Communications Protocols, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Memory Management, Performance Tuning, Memory Leaks, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, WebSocket, Multithreading, Git, Perf (Linux), Information Technology, Low Latency, Build Tools, C++14, Software Version Control - **Published:** May 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=53c0243cd915e40b ## About the Role Do you have experience in Version control?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field * 3-5+ years of professional C++ development experience, ideally within fintech, trading systems, or financial services * Strong command of modern C++ (C++17/20), including STL, templates, memory management, and concurrency primitives * Demonstrable experience building low-latency or high-throughput systems with a focus on performance optimisation * Solid understanding of trading market fundamentals including order types, market microstructure, trade lifecycle, and financial instruments (equities, FX, CFDs, derivatives) * Familiarity with trading protocols such as FIX, and experience integrating with exchanges or liquidity providers * Experience with multi-threading, lock-free data structures, and profiling tools (e.g. perf, Valgrind, VTune) * Proficiency with Linux/Unix environments, build systems (CMake, Make), and version control (Git) * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve complex system-level issues under pressure * Experience in algorithmic trading, market data systems, or execution management systems (EMS) is highly desirable ## Description As a C++ Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimising high-performance trading systems and infrastructure that power our platforms. 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