Head of Market Data Engineering - C++

• 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

• 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.

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.