C++ Software Engineer - Trading Systems

Tradeweb•Jersey City, NJ

1d•$150,000 - $250,000•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer (C++) to work on all aspects of our distributed financial trading systems. This role requires strong C++ development and debugging skills, the ability to understand intricate architectures, and breaking down issues in real-time, distributed financial trading environments. Tradeweb Technology jobs are fully remote. The Tradeweb Technology hub is located in our Jersey City office which can be used for team meetings and collaboration efforts. There may be days where travel to the Jersey City office is recommended for organizational off-sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
5+ years of professional C++ development experience (C++14/20) in Windows/Linux environments
Strong proficiency in object-oriented design, STL, multithreading, and concurrency (synchronization, parallelism)
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, latency, throughput) and network programming
Proven experience building complex, distributed, high-throughput, low-latency, and resilient systems
Strong debugging skills and ability to quickly understand and work within large, complex codebases
Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to accelerate ramp-up on large codebases, improve system understanding, and enhance debugging and development productivity
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams
Self-driven, proactive, and capable of independently ramping up in complex environments

Nice To Haves

Experience building financial software or trading systems (Fixed Income, Derivatives)
Strong focus on code quality, testing methodologies, and system reliability
Familiar with SQL stored procedures and relational database design and implementation

Responsibilities

Develop and enhance core trading systems for Fixed Income and Derivative Securities
Work effectively in a small, high-performing software development team
Collaborate with both technical team members and non-technical business stakeholders
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the trading technology stack

Benefits

Health Insurance: Highly competitive medical, dental, and vision programs
Hybrid Environment: Our employees have the flexibility of working in the office and from home.
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts: You may elect to set aside pre-tax earnings to pay for eligible health care and dependent day care expenses for you and your eligible family members.
Maven Family Building Benefit: Maven offers support for fertility and preconception; pregnancy and post-partum; adoption; surrogacy and pediatrics for children up to age 10. Tradeweb provide a $10,000 lifetime reimbursement towards fertility, egg freezing, adoption and surrogacy expenses.
Building Wealth - 401(k) Savings Plan: Employees are immediately eligible for the 401(k) plan. Participants may contribute up to 75% of eligible compensation into a traditional 401(k) and/or Roth 401(k). Tradeweb will match 100% of the first 4% of compensation that you contribute.
This role will also be eligible to participate in Tradeweb’s discretionary bonus program.
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Program
ARAG Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Financial Wellness Tools
Travel Assistance Benefits
Pet Insurance
Corporate Gym Subsidies
Wellness Perks
Paid Time Off and Parental Leave