C++ Engineer - Equities Execution Technology

Millennium•New York, NY

103d•$175,000 - $250,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Platform Software Developer to join our Execution Technology team, focusing on the design, development, and optimization of our Global Multi-Asset Order Management Systems (OMS). You will work as part of a team to a build highly performant, scalable, reliable platform critical to our trading success.

Requirements

Expert-level proficiency in C++, with deep understanding of performance optimization
Strong experience with order management systems, trade execution, or market data systems
Solid knowledge of FIX & Binary Trading protocols and electronic trading workflows
Experience with event-based low-latency system design
Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and shell scripting
Understanding of network programming, async UDP TCP/IP and OS optimizations
Deep understanding of cross-asset products & markets structure
Experience of order types, market microstructure, and execution algorithms
Familiarity with Market-Data distribution systems
Awareness of trading risk management, compliance concepts and regulatory concepts
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication skills with ability to work with non-technical stakeholders
Thrives in fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
Detail-oriented with focus on system reliability and accuracy

Nice To Haves

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering
Experience with KDB+/Q, Python, or other data analysis tools
Prior experience with low-latency Java would be helpful, but not required
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) and containerization
Background in trading , application
Experience with event streams, event loops & async io patterns,, distributed systems, and microservices architecture
Prior hedge fund or proprietary trading firm experience an advantage

Responsibilities

Design and develop high-performance order management and related technical services & components, handling thousands of events per second with microsecond latency
Collaborate closely with other technology teams to design & implement new trading workflows and features
Optimize system performance through profiling, code optimization, and infrastructure improvements
Ensure system reliability with comprehensive testing, monitoring, and fail-over mechanisms
Mentor junior developers and contribute to architectural decisions

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