C++ Software Engineer

IMC•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Polar Operations LLC (dba IMC Markets) has multiple openings for C++ Software Engineer (REQ#4461662101) in Chicago, IL and Brooklyn, NY. This role involves implementing software features and components for IMC's trading systems, designing software solutions independently, and making architectural decisions. Responsibilities include debugging and fixing software issues, performing root cause analysis for complex multi-component issues, and ensuring code quality and system reliability through comprehensive automated testing. The engineer will contribute to the automated testing framework, own critical trading system components, and ensure reliability, performance, and scalability across regions. Additionally, participation in code reviews, monitoring system performance, collaborating with traders and other teams, and mentoring junior developers and interns are key aspects of the role. Partial telecommuting is permitted.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer science, Computer Engineering, or a similarly quantitative and technical field
One (1) year of experience in the job offered or a related occupation
Applying analytical and engineering techniques to solve complex problems programmatically
Programming with modern C++ in a low-latency environment
Developing and implementing algorithms and data structures
Software development lifecycle and best practices
Designing and developing software applications in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
Software development for hardware platforms
Collaborating with trading desks and developing software for use in a quantitative trading environment
Experience with the following tools: C++ standard library, Bazel, Team City, JIRA ticket management, Gerrit code review tool, Clang / GCC, GDB, MagicTrace/perf, Valgrind, and Compiler Sanitizers
Experience with the following libraries: GMock/Gtest and Clang / GCC

Responsibilities

Implement software features and components for IMC's trading systems
Design software solutions independently and make architectural decisions
Debug and fix software issues in trading systems
Identify complex multi-component issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventative solutions
Ensure code quality and system reliability through comprehensive automated testing
Contribute to the automated testing framework, own critical trading system components, and ensure reliability, performance, and scalability across regions
Participate in code reviews
Monitor system performance and trading operations
Collaborate with traders and other teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions
Participate in planning, estimate complexity of tasks, and help balance technical debt with feature development
Mentor and guide junior developers and interns, helping them understand IMC's systems and development practices