Head of Core C++ Low Latency Dev / CTO - Prop Trading - NYC

About the role

A proprietary trading firm with offices in Chicago, NYC, and Miami seeks a tech/team lead for its core development team, with potential to grow into a CTO role. The firm focuses on algorithmic and high‑frequency trading strategies across equities, options, and futures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a core C++ development team (currently ~10‑20 engineers).
• Design, implement, and maintain low‑latency trading infrastructure.
• Drive algorithmic and HFT strategy execution across equities, options, and futures.
• Collaborate with trading, quant, and risk teams to deliver high‑performance solutions.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Strong background in C++ low‑latency software development for trading.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams (10‑20+ people).
• Deep understanding of algorithmic and high‑frequency trading in equities, options, and futures.
• Familiarity with market microstructure, networking, and performance optimization.

Skills

• C++ (modern standards, performance‑critical coding).
• Low‑latency system design and tuning.
• High‑frequency trading concepts.
• Team leadership and mentorship.
• Knowledge of equities, options, futures markets.

Pay

$250,000 – $400,000 base salary plus bonus.