C++ Trading System Developer

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Downers Grove, IL, United States
20 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Algorithmic Trading C++ (Programming Language) Software Code Optimization Profiling Software Quality Computer Networks Memory Management Performance Tuning Software Architecture Socket Programming Software Engineering Tcpdump
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Wireshark Multithreading Information Technology C++14

Job 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.

Requirements

  • 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.

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