As a C++ Developer, you will work closely with our engineering teams to design, develop, and optimize high-performance trading systems infrastructure. Your responsibilities will span multiple greenfield areas, including order management systems (OMS), market data, trading infrastructure, and data platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong modern C++ fundamentals, experience with distributed systems, and a demonstrated ability to write performant, memory-efficient code.
Responsibilities- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance C++ infrastructure supporting our trading systems, including order management systems (OMS), market data, and data platforms.
- Build and optimize scalable, distributed systems with a focus on execution speed, memory efficiency, reliability, and throughput.
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams and quantitative researchers to develop innovative technical solutions, improve existing systems, and contribute to new infrastructure initiatives across the firm's trading platform.
Requirements- Degree in Computer Science or a related field, with 1-3+ years of software engineering experience or equivalent experience through advanced academic research (MS/PhD).
- Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++17/20/23), with a deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, memory management, multithreading, and concurrency.
- Demonstrated ability to write efficient, production-quality C++ code, with an emphasis on execution speed and memory optimization.
- Experience designing and developing distributed systems, with a solid understanding of networking fundamentals.
- Experience developing software in a Linux environment.
- Experience with trading systems, market data, or financial technology is a plus, but not required.
Benefits- Competitive salary plus bonus based on individual and company performance.
- Collaborative, casual, and friendly work environment.
- PPO Health, dental and vision insurance premiums fully covered for you and your dependents.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits.
- Weekly company meals.
Applications are open for both Stamford, CT and New York City Offices.
The base salary range is $175,000 to $200,000 depending on the candidate's educational and professional background. Base salary is one component of Trexquant's total compensation, which may also include a discretionary, performance-based bonus. This position is classified as overtime-exempt.
