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# Head of Market Data Engineering - C++

- **Company:** Digital Intelligence Systems, LLC
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $180,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithmic Trading, C++ (Programming Language), Software Code Optimization, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Multicasting, Network Programming, Performance Tuning, Remote Direct Memory Access, System Programming, TCP/IP, Low Latency, Hardware Acceleration
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/75864070-head-of-market-data-engineering-c

## About the Role

* 10+ years of modern C++ development experience.
 * Strong hands-on experience with C++17/C++20.
 * Extensive experience developing Market Data Feed Handlers.
 * Strong knowledge of Exchange Protocols and market data systems.
 * Expertise in TCP/IP, UDP, Multicast, and network programming.
 * Strong low-level systems programming and performance optimization experience.
 * Proven experience designing ultra-low latency / high-performance systems.
 * Strong understanding of Equities Market Structure and electronic trading.
 * Experience in investment banks, market makers, proprietary trading firms, exchanges, or electronic trading organizations.

Nice-to-Have

 * Experience with kernel-bypass technologies such as DPDK, RDMA, or Open Onload.
 * Experience with hardware acceleration / FPGA technologies.
 * Experience building high-volume market data distribution platforms.
 * Experience with low-latency networking and CPU/memory optimization.
 * Strong technical leadership and architecture experience.
 * Experience supporting mission-critical production trading systems.

## Description

* Lead the design and development of high-performance market data platforms using C++.
 * Build and optimize low-latency feed handlers and exchange connectivity solutions.
 * Design systems for high-volume, real-time market data processing and distribution.
 * Optimize CPU, memory, networking, concurrency, and I/O for ultra-low latency.
 * Work with trading and technology teams to support electronic trading and market data requirements.
 * Drive technical architecture, engineering standards, and performance optimization.
 * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
 * Ensure highly available, resilient, and performance-sensitive systems are well supported in production.

Only candidates with strong practical understanding and real project exposure will be considered