C++ Developer (Hybrid)

Morgan Stanley•Montreal, QC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re seeking someone to join our team as a C++ Developer in Fixed Income Cash & Foreign Exchange (FICFX) to design and deliver high-performance, resilient infrastructure platforms that support the full lifecycle of Fixed Income trade processing. In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities. This is a Software Engineering III position at Director level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs. Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

Requirements

5+ years of strong C++ development experience
Strong knowledge of SQL, Unix/Linux environments, and shell scripting
Experience building and supporting real-time, multi-threaded, mission-critical systems, with knowledge of application server development, data processing, systems integration, data persistence, transactional systems, and distributed architectures
Experience with messaging, pub/sub, or market data distribution platforms
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with global teams
Experience using AI tools or AI agents across the software development lifecycle to enhance development, testing, debugging, engineering efficiency, and quality practices, including test automation and CI/CD
Knowledge of French and English is required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Fixed Income products, trading systems, and networking is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design and develop robust, scalable C++ applications for mission-critical trade processing
Work closely with users and engineering teams to gather requirements and define effective technical solutions
Build and maintain efficient, resilient platforms supporting the full trade lifecycle (pricing, inventory, P&L, operations, risk, and reporting)
Integrate systems and enable reliable data exchange across distributed environments
Partner with teams across engineering, operations, and production management to support live systems and resolve issues
Ensure systems scale to meet growing business volumes and performance demands
Contribute across the development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, review, and production support
Use modern engineering tools, including AI-assisted development and testing tools, to improve productivity, code quality, and delivery outcomes