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# Software Engineer C++ - Trading Platform

- **Company:** Atto Trading
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $175,000.0 - $250,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithmic Trading, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Computer Engineering, Linux, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), High-Frequency Trading, Object-Oriented Software Development, Productivity Software, Multithreading, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.manhattanjobs.com/job.asp?id=3479654798&tx=TT4542TYD&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* 3+ years of experience developing HFT platforms and trading systems
 * Experience working with modern C/C++ in a Linux environment
 * Experience in profiling and optimization
 * Understanding the principles of OOP, Multithreading, and IPC
 * AI & Productivity Tools: Demonstrated ability to effectively leverage modern AI tools (e.g., generative AI, code assistants, research and productivity tools) to improve quality, speed, decision-making, and workflow efficiency while maintaining strong judgment, accuracy, and ownership of outcomes

Nice to have:

 * Knowledge of operating systems, kernel-level understanding of device-level support in Linux
 * Knowledge of Financial Instruments (Stocks, ETFs, Futures, Options)
 * Experience with various market data and order entry protocols (ITCH, OUCH, PITCH, CME MDP), * Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
 * Fast, deep learner who owns their work end to end
 * Handles multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
 * Thrives with autonomy, quick decisions, and a small, team-first environment
 * Excellent attention to detail and a critical mindset: correct, efficient code held to very high standards
 * Curiosity and passion for financial markets and trading, with a long-term view of a career in HFT

## Description

We are modernizing our trading and research platform to scale our alpha trading business. The platform will enable researchers to explore, test, and deploy sophisticated signals, models, and strategies across asset classes, in a robust, fully automated manner, while remaining within highly competitive latency targets. You will be responsible for building, maintaining, and supporting the platform that makes this possible.

Your Mission & Goals:

 * Develop, sustain, and support one of the leading global trading platforms with low-latency C/C++ systems for high-frequency trading (HFT), while consistently enhancing its performance, functionality, and stability
 * Conduct thorough testing and participate in comprehensive code reviews
 * Implement interfaces with advanced networking hardware (FPGA, kernel-bypassing drivers)
 * Demonstrate proactive decision-making and self-direction, while recognizing when to seek guidance
 * Research platform performance improvements