Senior Trading Systems Engineer

Job Title

We are looking for an Elite Trading Systems Developer to own, optimize, and scale our core electronic execution pipeline. You will write deterministic, hardware‑aware C++ code responsible for executing millions of daily orders across global derivatives exchanges.

• Optimize Latency:
  Minimize system microsecond delays in the automated trading pipeline.
• Build Architecture:
  Code robust, deterministic, and concurrent order execution systems.
• Integrate Venues:
  Develop low‑latency market data feeds and exchange connectivity gateways.
• Enhance Tools:
  Create internal performance profiling and real‑time monitoring utilities.
• Collaborate Daily:
  Partner closely with quantitative researchers to product ionize complex alpha strategies.

• Expert C++:
  Advanced proficiency in C++17/20, including template metaprogramming and STL.
• Low‑Level Systems:
  Deep knowledge of Linux kernel tuning, OS internals, and CPU architecture.
• Concurrency:
  Mastery of lock‑free data structures, multi‑threading, and memory models.
• Networking Hardware:
  Experience with TCP/IP, UDP, sockets, and kernel‑bypass technology (e.g., Solarflare ).
• Hardware Acceleration:
  Familiarity with FPGA development (Verilog/VHDL) is highly advantageous.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Physics.
• Track Record:
  Minimum 5+ years building high‑frequency trading (HFT) or market‑making systems.
• Mindset:
  Obsession with clean code, memory management, and hardware‑level optimization.

Salary: $275,000 - $450,000 per year

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