C++ Software Engineer

Talan • New York, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Talan is seeking a C++ Developer to build a greenfield, low-latency market data application for a high-frequency trading firm. The role involves developing new features for Trade and Market Access Platforms, with an emphasis on strong object-oriented programming fundamentals and high-performance systems. This is a six-month consulting opportunity that may be extended up to 12 months. The position is based in NYC and requires at least four onsite days per week, Monday through Thursday. Talan does not sponsor U.S. work permits or employment visas.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of C++ backend development experience.
• Strong C++ programming and object-oriented design fundamentals; familiarity with C++23 features or the latest C++17 is required.
• Excellent knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and system design.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience building performance-sensitive or real-time systems is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance C++ systems from the ground up for a global Market Data Feed Application.
• Apply object-oriented programming, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms to build clean, maintainable systems.
• Design scalable, low-latency components for real-time market data processing.
• Develop network connectivity using UDP/TCP, including multicast.
• Implement and integrate financial market data protocols, including ITCH, PITCH, and OUCH.
• Build market data processing and order book components.
• Design concurrent, thread-safe systems focused on latency, throughput, and reliability.
• Profile, benchmark, and optimize performance-critical code.
• Optimize the platform using network and systems programming and other advanced techniques to minimize latency.

Benefits

• Salary between USD $120,000 and $150,000.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• 15 days of paid vacation per year at hire, increasing up to 27 days according to seniority; unused annual vacation days are cashed out.
• 8 paid holidays, 5 sick days, and 2 personal days per year.
• Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans, plus FSA.
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Commuter/transit benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed