C++ Developer

Atto Trading Technologies•New York, NY

12h•$175,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Atto Trading, a dynamic quantitative trading firm founded in 2010 and leading in global high-frequency strategies, is looking for a C++ Software Engineer to join our team in New York. We are expanding an international, diverse team, with experts in trading, statistics, engineering, and technology. Our disciplined approach combined with rapid market feedback allows us to quickly turn ideas into profit. Our environment of learning and collaboration allows us to solve some of the world’s hardest problems, together. As a small firm, we remain nimble and hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity, ingenuity, and effort. Position Highlights: We are modernizing our trading and research platform to scale our alpha trading business. The platform will enable researchers to explore, test, and deploy sophisticated signals, models, and strategies across asset classes, in a robust, fully automated manner, while remaining within highly competitive latency targets. You will be responsible for building, maintaining, and supporting the platform that makes this possible.

Requirements

2+ years of experience with developing HFT platforms and trading systems
Experience working with C/C++, especially modern C++ in a Linux environment
Experience in profiling and optimization
Understanding the principles of OOP, Multithreading, and IPC
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
Attention to detail, ability to work to very high standards, and critical mindset
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
An attitude of doing, building, and learning

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of operating systems, kernel-level understanding of device-level support in Linux.
Knowledge of Financial Instruments (Stocks, ETFs, Futures, Options).
Experience with various market data and order entry protocols (ITCH, OUCH, PITCH, CME MDP)
Genuine interest in finance, trading, and modern electronic markets

Responsibilities

Develop, sustain, and support one of the leading global trading platforms with low-latency C/C++ systems for high-frequency trading (HFT), while consistently enhancing its performance, functionality, and stability.
Conduct thorough testing and participate in comprehensive code reviews.
Implement interfaces with advanced networking hardware (FPGA, kernel-bypassing drivers)
Demonstrate proactive decision-making and self-direction, while recognizing when to seek guidance.
Research platform performance improvements