C++ Software Engineer – Low Latency
Salary: $180k - $270kTotal compensation: flexible – based on experience and seniority
A leading quantitative trading firm is expanding its technology team in New York and is looking for a talented C++ Software Engineer to work on high-performance systems supporting global trading strategies. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and work on technically challenging problems where performance, scalability and microseconds matter.
The Role:
Build and optimise ultra-low-latency C++ systems.
Develop high-performance infrastructure for real-time trading.
Work across C++, Linux, networking, memory and concurrency.
Collaborate closely with traders, researchers and engineers.
Improve system performance, reliability and scalability.
Help build and scale technology within a growing New York team.
What We’re Looking For:
Strong C++ and Linux experience.
Experience with low-latency or high-performance systems.
Strong knowledge of multithreading, concurrency and performance optimisation.
Background in networking, distributed systems or systems programming is a plus.
Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for challenging technical problems.
