Jobs · Finance · New York

C++ Developer - High-Frequency Trading

Phaxis · New York, NY · 2 wk ago
HybridFinanceFull-time

What You'll Do

  • Develop and enhance low-latency trading platforms using modern C++.
  • Build scalable components supporting market data processing, order routing, execution, and risk controls.
  • Improve application performance through advanced optimization techniques across CPU, memory, and threading models.
  • Design and maintain connectivity solutions for trading venues and market data feeds.
  • Work closely with quantitative researchers, traders, and engineering teams to deliver high-performance solutions.
  • Analyze, benchmark, troubleshoot, and tune production systems to reduce latency and improve throughput.
  • Contribute to the stability and resiliency of real-time trading environments.

What We're Looking For

  • Advanced experience developing software in modern C++ (C++17 and newer).
  • Strong background in performance-sensitive, low-latency applications.
  • Solid understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and network programming.
  • Experience developing and tuning applications in Linux environments.
  • Track record of building highly available, real-time systems handling large volumes of data and transactions.
  • Previous exposure to electronic trading platforms within financial markets or digital asset environments.

Preferred Background

  • Experience working within quantitative trading, market-making, hedge fund, proprietary trading, or exchange environments.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a passion for performance optimization.
  • Comfortable operating in fast-paced environments where engineering excellence directly impacts business outcomes.

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