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# Low-Latency C++ Software Engineer

- **Company:** Technology Research, LLC
- **Location:** New York, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $180,000.0 - $300,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithmic Trading, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Linux, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), High-Frequency Trading, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Multithreading, Real Time Systems, Concurrency, Low Latency, Hardware Acceleration, C++14
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-low-latency-c-software-engineer-qube-research-technologies-10526326

## About the Role

* 5+ years' experience developing high-performance applications in modern C++
 * Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and multithreaded programming
 * Solid understanding of low-latency systems and performance optimisation techniques
 * Experience in electronic trading systems (market data, execution, or connectivity).
 * Understanding of market microstructure.
 * Knowledge of networking (TCP/UDP) and system-level performance tuning.
 * Exposure to hardware acceleration (e.g. FPGA).
 * Interest in quantitative finance, electronic trading, or market making
 * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with researchers, traders, and engineers

## Description

We are hiring a Senior Low-Latency Software Engineer to join a newly formed team building a high-performance trading platform from scratch. This platform sits at the heart of QRT's execution capabilities and is designed for ultra-low-latency, high-frequency trading. You will work on systems where performance is critical, contributing directly to how strategies are executed in live markets.
Your future role within QRT:

 * Design, build, and optimize greenfield, high-performance distributed trading systems in C++, with a strong focus on latency, scalability, and reliability.
 * Partner closely with quant researchers and trading teams to translate strategies into production systems and contribute to the overall architecture.
 * 5+ years of experience in low-latency / high-performance C++ development.
 * Strong expertise in modern C++ (C++17/20/23) and systems programming.
 * Experience with multithreading, concurrency, and real-time systems.
 * Solid understanding of Linux systems and low-level performance optimization.