Ultra-Low-Latency C++ Software Engineer

Hunter Bond — Canada · Posted ~3 hours ago

Senior Full-time Hybrid

Skills

Modern C++ C++20 C++23 Low-latency systems High-performance software Systems programming Trading systems Rust Matching engines Execution systems Low-latency data stores

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

An elite software engineering role focused on ultra-low-latency systems and high-performance computing. You will design and own greenfield systems using modern C++, develop trading infrastructure such as execution and matching components, and explore Rust and advanced systems programming to maximize performance, safety, and scalability.

Highlights

Build greenfield ultra-low-latency systems alongside highly experienced engineers, researchers, and technologists. The role offers significant technical ownership, challenging performance-focused problems, modern systems programming, and strong compensation with bonuses and benefits.

Description

Job Title: Ultra Low-Latency C++ Engineer (C++ 20/23) Client: Elite Buy-Side Fund Location: Montreal (Hybrid) $$$: Up to $240k CAD + Bonuses + Benefits The Role: Our elite buy-side clients are looking for a highly talented C++ Software Engineer to join an experienced tech team. This is an environment where engineering excellence is the product. Performance is measured in nanoseconds, and your work will directly influence trading outcomes Why Join: Design, build and own greenfield, ultra-low-latency systems from the groundupWork alongside world-class engineers, researchers and technologists solving some of the industry's most challenging technical problemsDevelop high-performance trading platforms, matching engines, execution systems and low-latency data stores from first principlesExplore modern systems programming with C++ and Rust to push the boundaries of performance, safety and scalability About You: Strong experience with modern C++ (C++20/23); exposure to Rust or an interest in systems programming with Rust is highly valued2–7+ years of professional software engineering experience in performance-critical environmentsExcellent computer science fundamentals, including algorithms, data structures, concurrency, networking and computer architectureExperience building highly reliable, low-latency, high-throughput systems where performance is a primary concernStrong academic background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or a related discipline is advantageous Sound like a good fit? Apply directly or reach out to me via hhandelman@hunterbond.com