Software Engineer - C++

Overview As a Software Engineer in a premier quantitative trading firm, you will design and optimize ultra-low-latency, fault-tolerant infrastructures and high-throughput data engines. You’ll work closely with researchers and systems architects in an engineering-first environment to drive nanosecond-scale performance improvements. This role offers hands-on impact across diverse asset classes and opportunities to shape production-grade systems and hardware-integrated solutions. A strong focus on performance, reliability, and scale anchors the work and mission. Compensation / Benefits Competitive base salary with bonus potential Health, dental, and vision insurance Retirement savings plans Generous paid time off Continuous learning support Responsibilities Design and enhance resilient, ultra-low-latency execution platforms and market data engines Profile and optimize C++ code to minimize latency and maximize throughput in production Build fault-tolerant architectures with WAN prioritization and fault recovery Develop interfaces for hardware acceleration (FPGAs, custom ASICs)Maintain scalable back-end infrastructure for distributed file systems and high-volume workflows Key requirements Production C++ experience (minimum 1 year)Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field Advanced proficiency in C++ with hands-on daily use Solid Linux/UNIX internals knowledge, CPU performance tuning, memory architecture Strong analytical, architectural design, and debugging skills Analytical thinking Problem solving Strong debugging and architectural communicationC++Linux/UNIXCPU performance tuning