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# C++ Algorithmic Developer

- **Company:** Ingenuity, Inc.
- **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $330,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithmic Trading, Algorithm Design, Data Analysis, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Profiling, Code Review, Data Structures, Linux, High-Frequency Trading, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Backtesting, Perf (Linux), Information Technology
- **Published:** June 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=89d3ff092932a8c5

## About the Role

Do you have experience in System tuning?, * Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field

 * 2+ years of professional experience developing algorithmic trading systems in equities, futures, FX, or another asset class
 * Strong, modern C++ proficiency (C++17/20/23); deep understanding of the language's performance characteristics and pitfalls
 * Demonstrated experience writing low-latency code in a live production trading environment
 * Solid grasp of data structures, algorithms, and computational complexity
 * Hands-on experience with Linux performance tuning: threading, CPU affinity, memory layout, cache optimization
 * Ability to reason about and measure latency at the microsecond level, * Experience with lock-free and wait-free programming patterns; familiarity with the C++ memory model
 * Proficiency with profiling and benchmarking tools (perf, VTune, Google Benchmark, custom microbenchmarks)
 * Understanding of market microstructure: order flow, execution quality, and venue behavior as they relate to algo design
 * Experience with Python for backtesting, data analysis, or research workflows
 * Familiarity with CMake, vcpkg, or other modern C++ build toolchains
 * Prior experience at a proprietary trading firm, systematic hedge fund, or high-frequency trading operation
 * Knowledge of equity market structure (Reg NMS, venue fragmentation, direct vs. SIP feeds) is a plus

## Description

We are looking for a skilled C++ Algorithmic Developer to join our core engineering team. You will design, implement, and continuously improve the low-latency systems that execute Ingenuity's trading strategies. This is a hands-on role focused on algo development-writing performance-critical code that operates in live markets-with direct collaboration alongside quantitative researchers and traders., * Design and implement low-latency C++ trading algorithms and execution logic for live equity and multi-asset strategies

 * Write performance-critical code with a focus on minimizing latency and maximizing determinism throughout the execution path
 * Profile, benchmark, and systematically optimize hot-path code; reduce jitter and tail latency
 * Collaborate with quants to translate strategy specifications into efficient, production-grade implementations
 * Develop and maintain backtesting and simulation tooling to validate algo behavior before deployment
 * Participate in code reviews, uphold engineering standards, and contribute to architectural decisions
 * Support live trading operations; investigate and resolve production issues quickly


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