Software Engineer, C++

Aquatic was founded with a shared passion for tackling some of the most complex challenges in one of the world’s most competitive arenas—global financial markets. From the very beginning, we have been driven by a deep commitment to applying cutting-edge scientific research and technological innovation to deliver unparalleled performance. Our journey is one of continuous growth and exploration, marked by a spirit of curiosity and relentless drive for excellence.

Aquatic Capital Management is seeking a C++ Software Engineer to join our Market Data team. In this role, you’ll build and maintain real-time market data infrastructure that delivers clean, reliable, and low-latency data to research and trading systems. You'll work closely with researchers and technologists across the firm to ensure optimal system performance and data quality.

Role Details:

Design and develop performant C++ applications to process real-time market data from global exchanges

Build tools that enable seamless, automated, and reproducible deployment of models into live trading environments.

Enhance the performance, reliability, scalability, and throughput of real-time trading systems.

Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers to improve the profitability and effectiveness of trading strategies.

Work closely with strategy and trading desks to ensure alignment of data delivery with trading objectives

Technical Experience:

5+ years of professional experience writing high-performance C++ (C++14/17/20)

Deep understanding of market data, order books, and exchange microstructure

Strong familiarity with Linux systems programming, networking, and multithreading

Passion for clean, well-architected code and systems design

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree a plus

Background in quantitative or systematic trading environments preferred

Involvement with systems tied to strategy performance or PnL outcomes would be nice to have

Candidate Qualities:

Strong bias for action

Driven by accountability and internal urgency

Desire to independently seek best solutions

Preference for working in a team that focuses on delivering results aligned with Research goals

Comfortable providing and receiving actionable feedback in a collaborative team setting

Motivated by an ambitious environment and driven colleagues

The base salary for this role is anticipated to be between $150,000 and $300,000, which is based on information at the time of posting. This position may also be eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as a discretionary bonus, and benefits. Discretionary bonus can be a significant portion of total compensation. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their unique skills, qualifications and relevant experience.

Benefits:

Benefits: Fully paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents, competitive 401k plan, employer-paid life & disability insurance

Perks: Wellness programs, casual dress, snacks, lunch, game room, team and company events

Development: Open environment to maximize learning and knowledge sharing

Time: Generous PTO, paid holidays, competitive paid caregiver leaves

Aquatic Capital

This role represents a unique opportunity to join a quantitative investment manager in its early stage of growth. The firm’s culture will be shaped by collaboration, meritocracy, ambition, and calm determination.

Aquatic is a proud equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.