Software Engineer – ON-SITE

Job Overview

An HFT Prop Trading firm that’s building out their first office in the US. A well known entity out in Europe, looking to make a presence in New York City! The team has finished building out the trading divisions and plan to build a centralized development team with hiring thats begun the 1st of June. The focus is on securing strong talent in the C++ community to replicate the success they’ve had in Europe and start from scratch.
If you’re interested in a very new greenfield buildout of an HFT system, looking for something with high impact, and the desire to be surround yourself with like minded/ competitive individuals, this would be a conversation worth having.
Can wait out Non Competes for as long as 1 year with a buyout!**
Below is a general description of the teams preferences in profiles. If interested, please Apply and Goliath will be in touch!
ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and optimize high-performance C++ applications for real-time trading and market data systems.Build and maintain ultra-low-latency, high-throughput systems that process large-scale financial data streams.Collaborate with traders, quants, and other engineers to implement solutions that meet both technical and business requirements.Stay updated on the latest advancements in software engineering and contribute to continuous improvements in our codebase.
Required QualificationsBachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.2.5+ years of professional experience in high-performance C++ development.Expertise in C++ with a strong understanding of object-oriented programming, memory management, and concurrency.Proficiency in optimizing code for low-latency and high-throughput systems.Experience with market data feeds, FIX protocol, or trading systems is a strong advantage.
Total Comp: Base of $250-325k, plus a significant GUARANTEED bonus making total comp up to $600-800k.