Software Engineer (C++) | Quant Trading

I'm working with a leading quantitative trading firm seeking a C++ Software Developer to join their global engineering team in New YorkThis is a hands-on role where you'll design and build the core infrastructure behind a fully automated, 24/7 trading system. You'll work closely with researchers, systems engineers, and operations teams to develop high-performance trading software and continuously improve a cutting-edge research and execution platform.What you'll be doing:Designing and implementing C++ trading systems and infrastructureBuilding and enhancing exchange connectivity and market interfacesDeveloping and optimising low-latency, high-throughput systemsSupporting and extending automated trading strategies and research toolsInvestigating production issues and performance bottlenecks across the stackContributing to system architecture, scalability, and reliability improvementsWhat you'll need:Strong C++ development experience (or equivalent statically typed languages)Solid grounding in software engineering fundamentalsStrong problem-solving ability and interest in complex technical systemsExperience with distributed systems and/or low-latency environments is a plusFamiliarity with Linux and systems-level programming advantageousTrading industry experience beneficial but not essentialThis is an opportunity to work at the forefront of electronic trading, building systems that operate at scale, in real time, across global markets.Interested? Apply now or send me a message for a confidential discussion.