Senior C++ Developer (Low Latency Trading)
Summary
Senior C++ Developer on Luxoft's Market Connectivity team, building ultra-low latency trading gateways for global exchanges (NSE, BSE, CME, NYSE). Optimizes systems for microsecond-level latency, works with traders on latency-sensitive requirements, and maintains scalable trading infrastructure. Core tech: modern C++ (C++17+), TCP/UDP/multicast networking, FIX/ITCH/OUCH protocols, Linux.
Project description
We are seeking a highly skilled C++ developer to join our Market Connectivity team, focused on building ultra-low latency trading systems. You should have deep expertise in C++, experience with exchange protocols, and a strong understanding of high-performance computing in financial markets.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize low-latency trading gateways and market access components.
- Implement exchange connectivity for global markets (e.g., NSE, BSE, CME, NYSE, etc.).
- Work closely with traders and business to understand latency-sensitive requirements.
- Tune performance across CPU, memory, and network layers to achieve microsecond-level latency.
- Maintain and enhance existing trading infrastructure with a focus on reliability and scalability.
- Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to deploy and monitor systems in production.
SKILLS
Must have
- At least 6-12 Years of experience or more is required
- Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++17 or later) and multithreaded programming, low-latency systems
- Deep understanding of low-level system programming, including memory management and CPU architecture.
- Experience with network programming (TCP/UDP, multicast) and Linux kernel internals.
- Familiarity with exchange protocols (FIX, OUCH, ITCH).
- Proven track record of building high-performance, low-latency systems.
- Strong debugging and profiling skills using tools like perf, gdb, Valgrind, etc.
- Hands-on with Linux and scripting (Shell, Python)
Nice to have
• Experience in financial markets, especially in market access or HFT environments. • Exposure to real-time monitoring, logging, and alerting systems. • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.