C++ Engineer - Ultra Low-Latency Trading - New York/Chicago

Hiring at multiple levels with total comp packages up to $800k (Base + Bonus).

Joining a first class engineering team within a leading Prop Trading Firm that is looking to expand its Systematic Options Market Making capacity and is seeking highly skilled C++ engineers with solid computer science fundamentals to help build a next generation trading system.

Technology driven, this firm is a significant participant in the global markets and is frequently at the cutting edge of financial sciences looking beyond traditional approaches, so a creative and pioneering mindset alongside a passion for problem solving will be fundamental to your success. 

Responsibilities: 

• Build, maintain, optimize and strengthen trading systems
• Collaborate closely with traders and modelers to refine the trading tactics and systems 
• Solving low-latency trading problems and optimizing performance-critical code 
• Develop and expand knowledge of various technologies, to assess their application​

Requirements:

• BS/BA degree in Computer Engineering / Computer Science
• Excellent Knowledge of C++17/20 , with Python as a plus
• A passion for solutions driven development, with a creative outlook 
• Experience with exchange connectivity, order routing and market data​

Feel your experience does not fit all these requirements? We encourage you to apply anyway! We will respond to all successful candidates shortlisted for this opportunity within 2 days.