Core Engineering Manager, C++

About the role

Tower Research Capital is a quantitative trading firm founded in 1998, focused on high-performance platforms and independent trading teams. Its Core Engineering Markets team provides trading strategies with access to a wide range of global financial markets, develops technical capabilities, ensures optimal performance and provides market intelligence. This Core Engineering Manager, C++ role leads the design of a high-frequency trading platform for cryptocurrency markets and manages a global team of developers.

Key responsibilities

• Design and architect a high-frequency trading platform for cryptocurrency markets, collecting quotes and trades from and disseminating orders to exchanges worldwide
• Manage and mentor a global team of developers across multiple regions
• Work with traders, business management and other stakeholders to prioritize projects and deliver business-critical solutions
• Optimize the platform using network and systems programming and other advanced techniques to minimize latency
• Develop systems that give easy access to historical market data and trading simulations

Required profile

• Degree in computer science or a related field
• At least 10+ years of C++ development experience, preferably in a trading environment
• Proven experience leading and mentoring software development teams, including distributed or global teams
• Ability to design and deliver complex, high-performance software systems
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• English for business purposes; Mandarin is a plus

Required skills

• C++ with a strong background in data structures, algorithms and object-oriented programming
• Familiarity with cryptocurrency markets, exchange APIs (WebSocket/HTTP) and cloud technologies is a significant plus
• Linux, TCP/IP and UDP networking is a plus
• Python and shell scripts are a plus

What we offer

• Paid time off and savings plans and financial wellness tools in each region
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Free daily meals and snacks, and in-office wellness experiences and reimbursements
• Company-sponsored sports teams and fitness events, volunteer opportunities and social events
• Workshops and continuous learning opportunities