C++ Developer

About the Company

A global proprietary trading firm is seeking a skilled C++ Developer. The firm specializes in high-frequency, low-latency trading across global markets, leveraging advanced technology and a collaborative team culture. With access to major exchanges worldwide, the company executes complex strategies at scale with speed and precision.

Position Overview

The firm is looking for a highly capable C++ Developer to join its core trading team. This individual will work closely with researchers and traders to design, implement, and optimize high-performance trading strategies in fast-paced cryptocurrency markets. The role involves full lifecycle development-from simulation and backtesting to live deployment and performance tuning.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and optimize low-latency trading strategies using modern C++ (C++17/20)

Build robust, event-driven backtesting and simulation frameworks

Process large-scale L2/L3 market data for research and evaluation

Collaborate with quantitative researchers and traders to translate alpha ideas into production-ready code

Monitor live strategies, investigate anomalies, and enhance system resilience

Write clean, modular, and testable code with a strong focus on performance

Required Qualifications

3-5 years of professional experience in C++ development (C++17/20)

Expertise in performance optimization, multithreading, and memory management

Experience with real-time or data-intensive systems

Proficiency with Linux, CMake, and debugging tools (e.g., gdb, perf, valgrind)

Strong understanding of algorithm design and software architecture

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with exchange APIs (REST/WebSocket)

Familiarity with market microstructure and order book dynamics

Proficiency in Python for research and analysis

Background in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Math, or AI

Experience supporting production trading systems with real-time monitoring