Lead Trading Systems Engineer

Albertbow — United States · Posted ~2 hours ago

Lead

Skills

C++ Python Linux low-latency systems distributed computing trading systems distributed systems

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A lead engineering role focused on architecting high-performance trading and simulation platforms. The position involves low-latency development, distributed systems, market data processing, and mentoring engineers.

Highlights

Leadership role building high-performance systems with opportunities to work on advanced simulation and scalable infrastructure.

Description

We’re looking for a senior engineer to architect and lead the development of high-performance trading, research, and simulation infrastructure within a systematic trading environment. You’ll work closely with quantitative researchers and engineers to build scalable, low-latency systems and next-generation simulation and execution platforms. What you’ll be doing: Architect and build core trading, research, and simulation infrastructure Develop high-performance multi-asset simulation and back testing platforms Integrate with Order Management Systems (OMS) Identify and eliminate performance and scalability bottlenecks Build low-latency, high-throughput infrastructure for large-scale market data Improve caching, time-series data management, and distributed computing Lead development across C++, Python, and Linux Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and researchers What we’re looking for: 6+ years building high-performance trading, simulation, or research infrastructure Expert-level C++, Java, or Python — C++ strongly preferred Strong knowledge of algorithms, concurrency, data structures, and systems architecture Experience designing low-latency, high-throughput systems Understanding of market microstructure, execution systems, simulation, and back testing Experience with OMS, execution, or trading infrastructure Strong communication and technical leadership skills STEM degree