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C++ Engineer - HFT
Job in
New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listed on 2026-01-02
Listing for:
Durlston Partners
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Software Engineer, C++ Developer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
C++ Software Engineer – High-Frequency Trading
Join an industry-leading high-frequency trading firm as a C++ Software Engineer. Design, develop, and optimise ultra-low latency trading systems handling millions of messages per second.
Key Responsibilities- Low‑Latency Engineering: Design and implement ultra‑low latency trading engines, exchange connectivity gateways (binary and FIX), and feed handlers in Modern C++ (17/20/23).
- Performance Tuning: Conduct deep-dive performance analysis, profiling, bottleneck identification, and CPU cache, memory management, and network stack optimisations.
- System Architecture: Build robust, fault‑tolerant, and scalable distributed systems for highly volatile market regimes.
- Hardware Integration: Collaborate with FPGA and Network Engineers to integrate software with hardware acceleration and kernel‑by‑pass technologies (e.g., Solar flare, Mellanox).
- Code Excellence: Maintain highest code quality through rigorous peer reviews, automated testing, and architectural design discussions.
- C++ Mastery: Expert‑level knowledge of Modern C++, STL, and template metaprogramming.
- Systems Expertise: Deep understanding of multi‑threading, lock‑free data structures, memory models, and Linux kernel internals.
- Trading
Experience:
Significant experience in an HFT or low‑latency trading environment (e.g., market‑making, smart order routing, or book aggregation). - Performance Tooling: Proficiency with profiling tools (GDB, Valgrind, Perf, VTune) and relentless focus on microsecond‑level latency.
- Academic Background: Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field with strong grasp of algorithms and data structures.
- Direct Impact: Your code directly determines the firm’s ability to capture edge in the world’s most competitive markets.
- Cutting‑Edge Tech: Access to the latest high‑performance hardware and a dev‑stack optimised for speed.
- Exceptional Talent: Flat engineering‑led culture alongside world’s top C++ specialists.
- Formulaic Compensation: Transparent and highly lucrative compensation linked to trading success.
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