C++ / Python Software Engineer – High Frequency Trading

About the role

Join a world‑leading high‑frequency trading firm in New York as a C++/Python Software Engineer. You will work within a centralized engineering team to design, build, implement and optimise highly complex solutions that boost the performance of the firm’s trading platform.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop low‑latency, high‑performance software components in C++ and Python.
• Implement and optimise algorithms to improve trading platform speed and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including traders and quant researchers, to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Linux‑based production systems.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field with strong academic performance.
• 2–6 years of commercial experience as a C++ or Python developer focused on latency and performance.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work autonomously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proven problem‑solving abilities and experience working with Linux systems.

Required skills

• C++
• Python
• Linux

What we offer

• Total compensation ranging from $350,000 to $850,000 per year.
• Opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in high‑frequency trading.
• Environment that encourages autonomy, ownership, and impact.