Junior C++ trading analytics developer

Quanta Search

$80K — $110K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
  • 0-2 years of full-time work experience; internship experience preferred.
  • Strong programming skills in C++.
  • Desire to learn Python is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with Linux, scripting, databases, or large code bases is a plus.
  • Self-starter with an ownership mentality and ability to work independently.
  • Flexible and able to manage multiple responsibilities and priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize the trading platform using low-level technology and network programming.
  • Implement and maintain high-volume data-processing solutions for daily analysis of trading activities.
  • Augment and redesign software systems that monitor trading activity in real-time.
  • Collaborate with senior partners and founders to bring ideas to fruition.
  • Engage in problem-solving and troubleshooting within the trading infrastructure.
  • Participate in software maintenance and updates to improve overall efficiency.
  • Contribute to a team-oriented environment focused on innovative technology solutions.

Benefits

  • Casual dress code for a comfortable work environment.
  • Company outings and events, including bowling and casino nights.
  • Regular happy hours to foster team bonding.
  • A game room featuring Foosball and an arcade cabinet for relaxation.
  • Fully stocked pantry and free lunches for employees.
  • Comprehensive family healthcare coverage from day one of employment.
Full Job Description
Our client is a 100+ person and growing global electronic market maker, trading over 10,000 instruments globally and executing millions of trades per day, is looking for talented junior level C++ software engineers who share our passion for technology. As a part of our tight-knit team, you will have the opportunity to work on various aspects of our technology including developing and optimizing our trading platform utilizing low level technology and network programming (including FPGAs and Microwave technology), finding a high-volume data-processing solution for the daily analysis of the firm's trading activities across all asset classes, and augmenting, improving, and redesigning software systems that support and monitor our trading activity in real-time.

We invest heavily in our technology and infrastructure, and our flat collaborative and collegiate structure encourages an environment where our developers can bring their ideas straight to senior level partners and firm founders. The ideal candidate will have a unique blend of impeccable technical skills, and the curiosity and drive to grow both technically and professionally.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have
  • At minimum a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field from an accredited institution
  • 0-2 years of full-time work experience; financial industry experience is not a prerequisite, internship experience is a plus
  • Strong C++ programming skills are required
  • Exposure to (or desire to learn) Python is a plus
  • Any of the following skills are considered a plus: Linux knowledge, scripting skills, database experience, experience working with a large code base
  • Ability to work autonomously, and be a self-starter with ownership mentality
  • A flexible approach, willing to take on a wide variety of responsibilities, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities
  • Problem-solving, tinkering personality, with a meticulous attention to detail
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Visa sponsorship available for the right candidate
Our client employs some of the leading talent in the industry, and they work to ensure their employees enjoy a high quality-of-life. To do this, they offer things like casual dress code, company outings, bowling and casino nights, regular happy hours, a game room with Foosball and a custom arcade cabinet, a fully stocked pantry, free lunches, and full family healthcare from day one of employment.

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