Balyasny Asset Management L.P.

Junior C++ Developer

Balyasny Asset Management L.P. • $70K — $95K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, distributed systems, and software design.
  • Desire to learn, grow and excel in low-level C++.
  • Familiarity with automated testing, CI/CD, and best practices for building robust, fault-tolerant systems.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Architect, develop, and optimize low latency trading systems focusing on performance and reliability.
  • Integrate and maintain connectivity to global exchanges and manage order routing and risk checks.
  • Profile, benchmark, and tune systems for ultra-low latency and high throughput performance.
  • Collaborate with quantitative researchers and traders to deliver aligned technical solutions.
  • Ensure high availability and resiliency of trading systems, participating in on-call support as needed.
  • Evaluate and incorporate new technologies to maintain a competitive edge.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with leading-edge technologies in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborative culture that fosters communication and teamwork.
  • Exposure to global markets and trading systems.
  • Potential for professional growth in low-level programming and finance-related projects.
Full Job Description
We are seeking aspiring C++ engineers to join our Systematic technology team, focused on building modern low latency, high availability research and trading infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design & Development: Architect, develop, and optimize low latency trading components and infrastructure, with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability.
  • Market Access: Integrate and maintain connectivity to global exchanges and liquidity venues. Develop and maintain order management systems (OMS), including order routing, risk checks, and real-time state management.
  • Performance Tuning: Profile, benchmark, and tune systems for ultra-low latency and high throughput.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with quantitative researchers, systematic portfolio managers, traders, and other technologists to deliver solutions aligned with business needs.
  • Reliability: Ensure high availability and resiliency of trading systems, including participation in on-call support rotations as needed.
  • Greenfield build out: Evaluate and incorporate new technologies and best practices to maintain a competitive edge in technology.

Required Skills & Experience
  • Strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, distributed systems, and software design.
  • Desire to learn, grow and excel in low level C++.
  • Familiarity with automated testing, CI/CD, and best practices for building robust, fault-tolerant systems.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global team environment.

About Balyasny Asset Management L.P.

Balyasny Asset Management L.P. is a global investment firm that manages hedge funds and private investment funds. The company was founded in 2001 by Dmitry Balyasny and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in New York, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Balyasny Asset Management L.P. employs a multi-strategy approach to investing and focuses on generating alpha through a combination of fundamental analysis and quantitative research. The company has a strong track record of performance and has received numerous awards for its investment strategies.
Learn more about Balyasny Asset Management L.P.
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2001
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$1 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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