A prominent medium sized hedge fund based in New York, is seeking a highly skilled C++ engineer to join their Front office trading technology team. There are a number of Greenfield project in the pipeline, so a very exciting time to help shape the business and its proprietary systems. You will also be working in a small dynamic team, giving you control around architecture, design and implementation. Total compensation packages ranging from $350,000 – $600,000.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance trading systems using C++.
• Utilize modern C++ OOP techniques to design components of trading systems.
• Develop and maintain execution engines, ensuring efficient and reliable order execution.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment.
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to junior team members.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience (5+ years) in software development using C++.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
• Solid knowledge of low-latency trading systems and high-performance computing.
• Familiarity with distributed systems, multi-threading, and network programming.
• Experience working in the financial industry, preferably with trading systems or hedge funds.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Why apply:

• Work with a highly skilled team of professionals in a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment.
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies and trading strategies.
• Contribute to the development of complex, high-performance systems used in live trading.
• Lucrative compensation package with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and more.
• Convenient location in the heart of New York City with easy access to transportation.