Summary
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A high-performance C++ engineering role for building and optimizing ultra-low-latency distributed infrastructure. You will design resilient execution and data-processing systems, profile production code at a deep level, and optimize throughput and latency. The role suits engineers who enjoy demanding systems problems, measurable performance goals, and close collaboration with quantitative and architecture experts.
Highlights
High-impact engineering role focused on extreme performance, resilient distributed systems, and measurable latency improvements. Work alongside experienced quantitative and systems specialists in an engineering-first environment with opportunities to solve challenging infrastructure problems.
Description
Job Title: Software Engineer – Low-Latency C++
Location: New York, NY | Chicago, IL | Austin, TX | London, UK
About the Opportunity Join a premier global quantitative trading firm building ultra-low-latency distributed infrastructure where system speed and reliability directly drive market execution.
As a C++ Software Engineer, you will design, profile, and optimize fault-tolerant platforms and high-throughput data processing engines alongside top-tier quantitative researchers and systems architects.
This role offers immediate technical impact in an agile, engineering-first environment where performance improvements are measured in nanoseconds.
Responsibilities
Design, build, and enhance resilient, ultra-low-latency execution platforms and market data engines spanning diverse asset classes.
Execute deep-level performance profiling and C++ code optimizations to minimize latency and maximize throughput across production environments.
Engineer fault-tolerant architecture capable of WAN packet prioritization, graceful hardware failover, and continuous live operation.
Develop low-level software interfaces and integrations for specialized hardware acceleration, including FPGAs and custom ASICs.
Maintain scalable back-end infrastructure supporting distributed file systems, high-volume research workflows, and direct market access.
Requirements
At least 1 year of professional software engineering experience delivering production C++ applications.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Advanced proficiency in C++ with strong hands-on daily application.
Solid understanding of Linux/UNIX operating system internals, CPU performance tuning, memory architecture, and network communication protocols (TCP/UDP).
Excellent analytical, architectural design, and system debugging skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Proven track record of high technical impact, code quality, and technical mentorship.
Demonstrated ability to navigate trade-offs between high-level abstractions and low-level algorithmic optimizations.
Experience developing software that interfaces directly with low-latency network hardware or custom processors.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary accompanied by performance-based bonus potential.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
Retirement savings plans, generous paid time off, and continuous learning support.
