BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
3+ years of professional C++ development experience focused on low-latency, high-throughput systems.
Proven experience building or maintaining real-time market-data feed infrastructure.
Strong understanding of concurrency, lock-free algorithms, and memory-model semantics.
Familiarity with serialization formats and time-series databases or in-memory caches.
Comfortable scripting in Python for prototyping and automation.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Write efficient, scalable, and maintainable code with a focus on performance and quality.
Design and build high-performance market data infrastructure in modern C++ for global trading.
Create reusable libraries for market data processing.
Collaborate with quantitative researchers to understand data needs.
Troubleshoot production issues to ensure reliable market data infrastructure.
Benefits
Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
Collaborative and friendly work environment.
Full coverage of health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits.
Weekly company meals.
Full Job Description
To keep pace with our expanding global trading operations, we are seeking a C++ Software Engineer to design and build high throughput / low-latency market data infrastructure. This is a high-impact role that sits at the heart of Trexquant's trading platform.
Responsibilities:
Write efficient, scalable and maintainable code with a strong focus on performance, testing and code quality.
Design and build high-performance market data infrastructure in modern C++ for equities, futures and options across global venues.
Build reusable libraries for decoding, normalizing, publishing and consuming market data.
Partner closely with quantitative researchers to understand downstream data requirements.
Troubleshoot production issues and ensure reliable 24/7 market data infrastructure.
Requirements
BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
3+ years of professional C++ (14,17,20) development experience focused on low-latency, high-throughput systems.
Proven track record building or maintaining real-time market-data feed infrastructure.
Strong grasp of concurrency, lock-free algorithms, memory-model semantics, and compiler optimizations.
Familiarity with serialization formats (FAST, SBE, Protocol Buffers) and time-series databases or in-memory caches.
Comfort with scripting in Python for prototyping, testing, and ops automation.
Excellent problem-solving skills, ownership mindset, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced trading environment.
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
The base salary range is $150,000 - $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.
