Senior C++ Software Engineer (New York, NY)
Summary
Senior C++ engineer designing, building, and optimizing low-latency on-exchange market-making and trading systems infrastructure for one of the world's most profitable hedge funds. Five-day onsite role in Midtown Manhattan; core stack is modern C++ on Linux with heavy focus on latency, concurrency, and distributed systems.
Senior C++ Engineer Trading Systems Market Making
We are working with one of the most profitable hedge funds in the world on a senior level C++ engineering role focused on building and scaling on exchange market making and low latency trading systems. This is a high visibility position working directly on core trading infrastructure in a world class engineering environment.
The Role
Design, build, and optimize high performance trading system infrastructure. Develop and maintain low latency on exchange market making platforms. Own systems across the full lifecycle including architecture, implementation, testing, and production support. Work closely with traders, quantitative researchers, and infrastructure teams to deliver performant and resilient systems. Continuously improve system throughput, latency, and reliability in a Linux based environment.
Technical Requirements
Expert level C++ with a focus on modern C++ and performance oriented design. Strong Linux systems experience including networking, threading, memory management, and profiling. Deep understanding of low latency systems, concurrency, and distributed architectures. Prior experience building trading systems, exchange connectivity, or market making platforms is preferred.
Background and Profile
Typically ten or more years of experience, though exceptional candidates with five or more years will be considered. A demonstrated interest in and mastery of unusual or advanced languages such as Haskell, OCaml, or Rust is highly valued. A polyglot mindset with strong computer science fundamentals is expected. Candidates who have filed patents, spoken at technical conferences, or made notable technical contributions are strongly encouraged.
Work Environment
This is a five day per week onsite role in Midtown Manhattan. The environment is collaborative and engineering driven with a strong emphasis on technical excellence. The role offers direct impact on systems that trade at massive scale.
Compensation
Base salary up to four hundred thousand dollars (400k) plus bonus. Total compensation can reach seven figures for the right candidate. A competitive benefits package is included.
Confidentiality
All inquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality. Interested candidates should apply for immediate and confidential consideration.