3+ years of experience developing high-frequency trading (HFT) platforms and trading systems
Proficient in modern C/C++ within a Linux environment
Skilled in profiling and optimization techniques
Strong understanding of OOP, multithreading, and IPC principles
Ability to leverage AI tools for enhanced productivity and decision-making
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a leading global trading platform with low-latency C/C++ systems
Conduct thorough testing and participate in comprehensive code reviews
Implement interfaces with advanced networking hardware like FPGA
Research and propose platform performance improvements
Demonstrate proactive decision-making and self-direction
Benefits
Competitive rates of pay
Paid time off (4 weeks)
Coverage of health insurance costs
Office lunches
Discretionary bonus system
Full Job Description
Position Highlights:
We are modernizing our trading and research platform to scale our alpha trading business. The platform will enable researchers to explore, test, and deploy sophisticated signals, models, and strategies across asset classes, in a robust, fully automated manner, while remaining within highly competitive latency targets. You will be responsible for building, maintaining, and supporting the platform that makes this possible.
Your Mission & Goals:
Develop, sustain, and support one of the leading global trading platforms with low-latency C/C++ systems for high-frequency trading (HFT), while consistently enhancing its performance, functionality, and stability
Conduct thorough testing and participate in comprehensive code reviews
Implement interfaces with advanced networking hardware (FPGA, kernel-bypassing drivers)
Demonstrate proactive decision-making and self-direction, while recognizing when to seek guidance
Research platform performance improvements
Must-have:
3+ years of experience developing HFT platforms and trading systems
Experience working with modern C/C++ in a Linux environment
Experience in profiling and optimization
Understanding the principles of OOP, Multithreading, and IPC
AI & Productivity Tools: Demonstrated ability to effectively leverage modern AI tools (e.g., generative AI, code assistants, research and productivity tools) to improve quality, speed, decision-making, and workflow efficiency while maintaining strong judgment, accuracy, and ownership of outcomes
Nice to have:
Knowledge of operating systems, kernel-level understanding of device-level support in Linux
Knowledge of Financial Instruments (Stocks, ETFs, Futures, Options)
Experience with various market data and order entry protocols (ITCH, OUCH, PITCH, CME MDP)
About you:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Fast, deep learner who owns their work end to end
Handles multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Thrives with autonomy, quick decisions, and a small, team-first environment
Excellent attention to detail and a critical mindset: correct, efficient code held to very high standards
Curiosity and passion for financial markets and trading, with a long-term view of a career in HFT
Benefits:
Competitive rates of pay.
Paid time off (4 weeks).
Coverage of health insurance costs.
Office lunches.
Discretionary bonus system.
Annual base salary range of $175,000 to $250,000. Pay (base and bonus) may vary depending on job-related skills and experience.
