C++ Trading Systems Engineer

• Practice Development & Integration

• Technologies Development Skills

• Location Jerser City, United States

• Type Contract

Job Title: C++ Trading Systems Engineer
Location: Jersey City, NJ (On-site: 5 days a week)
Position Overview:
We are seeking a skilled C++ Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of high-performance trading systems. The ideal candidate will have experience building scalable and reliable trading infrastructure, with a strong understanding of low-latency programming, market data handling, and order execution systems. The role requires collaboration with quantitative and trading teams to deliver robust solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimize trading system components using C++.
• Build low-latency, high-throughput market data processing and order execution engines.
• Collaborate with traders and quantitative analysts to implement trading strategies.
• Conduct system testing, performance tuning, and debugging to ensure stability and efficiency.
• Maintain and improve existing trading infrastructure, implementing new features as needed.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for financial software development.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in C++ development, particularly in trading or financial systems.
• Strong understanding of low-latency programming, multi-threading, and network programming.
• Experience with real-time data feeds, message queues, and FIX protocol.
• Knowledge of trading concepts, order types, and market microstructure.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with FPGA, GPU programming, or other hardware acceleration approaches.
• Knowledge of Python, Java, or other relevant languages.
• Background in algorithmic trading, quantitative finance, or market making.

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