C++ Developer - High-Frequency Trading

Phaxis LLC
New York, NY, United States
14 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$250,000.0 - $350,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Application Performance Management Big Data C++ (Programming Language) High-Frequency Trading Linux System Administration Network Programming Performance Tuning Software Engineering Multithreading Real Time Systems Concurrency Low Latency
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Optimization Algorithms C++14

Job description

Salary is 250k to 350k + bonus 2 days remote and 3 days onsite Seeking a highly skilled C++ Engineer to help build and enhance mission-critical trading infrastructure. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex performance challenges and developing systems where speed, reliability, and efficiency are paramount. What You’ll Do β€œ Develop and enhance low-latency trading platforms using modern C++. β€œ Build scalable components supporting market data processing, order routing, execution, and risk controls. β€œ Improve application performance through advanced optimization techniques across CPU, memory, and threading models. β€œ Design and maintain connectivity solutions for trading venues and market data feeds. β€œ Work closely with quantitative researchers, traders, and engineering teams to deliver high-performance solutions. β€œ Analyze, benchmark, troubleshoot, and tune production systems to reduce latency and improve throughput. β€œ Contribute to the stability and resiliency of real-time trading environments. What We’re Looking For β€œ Advanced experience developing software in modern C++ (C++17 and newer). β€œ Strong background in performance-sensitive, low-latency applications. β€œ Solid understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and network programming. β€œ Experience developing and tuning applications in Linux environments. β€œ Track record of building highly available, real-time systems handling large volumes of data and transactions. β€œ Previous exposure to electronic trading platforms within financial markets or digital asset environments. Preferred Background β€œ Experience working within quantitative trading, market-making, hedge fund, proprietary trading, or exchange environments. β€œ Strong problem-solving abilities and a passion for performance optimization. β€œ Comfortable operating in fast-paced environments where engineering excellence directly impacts business outcomes.

Requirements

” Advanced experience developing software in modern C++ (C++17 and newer). β€œ Strong background in performance-sensitive, low-latency applications. β€œ Solid understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and network programming. β€œ Experience developing and tuning applications in Linux environments. β€œ Track record of building highly available, real-time systems handling large volumes of data and transactions. β€œ Previous exposure to electronic trading platforms within financial markets or digital asset environments., β€œ Experience working within quantitative trading, market-making, hedge fund, proprietary trading, or exchange environments. β€œ Strong problem-solving abilities and a passion for performance optimization. β€œ Comfortable operating in fast-paced environments where engineering excellence directly impacts business outcomes.

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