Low-Latency C++ Developer

London Stock Exchange • $90K — $120K *

Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person

Finance & Insurance

Less than 5 years of experience

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Qualifications

Excellent C++ skills, with hands-on experience in C++20 or later
Extensive experience developing in a Linux environment
Strong commitment to task completion and work ethic
Exceptional problem-solving abilities
Superb English communication skills

Responsibilities

Develop high-quality, reusable, and reliable C++ code
Solve complex problems impacting capital markets players
Collaborate with sales, product development, and client support teams
Provide Level 3 support, enhancing client service experience
Research and comprehend exchange rules for market data and order entry systems
Work with advanced hardware such as top-line CPUs and NVME
Explore and implement new C++ features and frameworks

Benefits

Opportunity to work on mission-critical applications
Chance to contribute across all phases of the development lifecycle
Access to state-of-the-art hardware and technologies
Work within a talented and open-minded software team
Engagement with key stakeholders across business functions

Full Job Description

We have an immediate opening for a low-latency C++ developer. We’re building the next generation of capital markets technology. Global capital markets are an ocean of fast-moving, interrelated, and complex data. We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic problem-solvers with expertise in capital markets data to join us as we continue providing technology innovation and support to the world’s leading global capital markets companies.

Current strategic pursuits

In this role, you will be part of a talented and open-minded software team that works on mission-critical applications within capital markets technology. You will have the opportunity to contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle – from suggesting the use of emerging technologies to designing, integrating, and upgrading complex architecture.

We’relooking for outstanding C++ developers interested in employing the latest features of C++toincrease our platform’s functionality across asset classes, data sets, and business verticals. Developers on our team have the rare opportunity to work on challenging and important problems as they transform high-quality raw data into actionable insight.

Duties include

Develop Write extremely high-quality,reusable, and reliable C++ code
Problem solve Use code to solve challenging problems that affect a wide range of capital markets players
Collaborate- Interact with adjacent business functions including sales, product development, and client support
Level 3 support analyze and solve complex problems, proactively work to enhance our support functionality, and client service experience. Occasional technical conversation with customers.
Exchange specialist Research and comprehend exchange rules and formats for both public market data and order entry systems
New technology Work with state-of-the-art hardware (top-line CPUs, NVME, Solarflare, ExaNIC)
Research Explore and implement new advanced C++ features and frameworks

Work qualifications

Excellent C++ skills, including hands on experience with C++20 or later
Extensive experience with C++ in a Linux environment
Strong work ethic and a commitment to seeing tasks through
Excellent problem-solving skills
Superb English communication

Nice to have

Experience with Solarflare, low-latency NICs and FPGA
Experience with market data capture
Experience with perf and Kernel Bypass technologies
Knowledge of network protocols and familiarity with tools like tcpdump and Wireshark
Experience with sanitizers like, ASan, MSan, UBSan, Tsan

Career Stage:

Manager

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