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Software Engineer Market Data Systems

Summary

Build ultra-low-latency streaming systems that ingest, process, and distribute real-time market data for trading applications using C++ and Rust.

You will design and build high-performance real-time streaming systems that ingest, process, and distribute market data with very low latency and high reliability. You will ensure data reaches latency-sensitive applications accurately and efficiently, make architectural decisions, and mentor engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Design high-performance real-time streaming systems
  • Architect and build systems that ingest market data
  • Process and distribute high-volume data
  • Deliver tick-to-trade data accurately and efficiently
  • Make architectural decisions
  • Operate and debug production systems
  • Mentor engineers
  • Provide code review feedback

Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional experience building production software in performance-critical environments
  • Strong experience with C++ and Rust
  • Experience architecting and implementing real-time data pipelines and streaming systems
  • Experience with distributed, high-volume data
  • Strong understanding of concurrency and memory management
  • Experience with lock-free or low-contention designs
  • Experience building systems for collocated or latency-sensitive environments
  • Experience operating, supporting, and debugging systems under real-time production load
  • Reliable, readable, and testable code
  • Technical ownership and mentoring

Benefits

  • Discretionary bonus eligibility
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • HSA
  • FSA
  • Dependent Care options
  • Employer-paid group term life insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • Voluntary life insurance
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • Retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Wellness programs

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