Lead C++ developer (New York, hybrid)

TechMagic • New York, NY

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a hands-on Lead C++ Engineer to lead a team of 4-6 developers building high-performance systems. This role combines technical leadership with active coding — you'll guide architecture and technical direction, mentor the team, and stay directly involved in development, while also serving as a key liaison between engineering and business stakeholders. The project is a live, high-performance market order and trading system designed as an exchange for energy commodities. Operating primarily in the US and European markets for a global client, the platform handles complex trades where every millisecond counts. The company is a global entity based in the US, operating in the Fintech/trading platform sector. The product is a platform connecting global buyers and sellers of specialized commodities, providing trading, data insights, and market infrastructure used by large enterprises, financial institutions, and government agencies worldwide. The market is global, serving corporations, financial institutions, and governments across multiple regions. This is an existing, established platform, and the team is expanding internationally, not building from scratch.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Proven experience leading a technical team is required.
• Deep expertise in Modern C++ (17/20/23): move semantics, constexpr, templates, etc.
• Strong experience with Linux / POSIX environments.
• Proficiency with build systems and tools: CMake / vcpkg, Git.
• Hands-on experience with concurrency and shared memory tools.
• Networking skills: ZeroMQ (or similar), low-level socket programming (TCP/UDP).
• Proficiency in using AI coding tools (Cursor, Claude, Codex, etc.) to enhance the development workflow.
• English: Upper-Intermediate or higher.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with kdb+, TypeScript, and code generation tools.
• Experience with Svelte is a plus.
• Experience in Financial or Trading domains (FIX Protocol, OMS, Market data feeds like ITCH/OUCH).
• Knowledge of Redis or other in-memory data stores.
• Familiarity with the Qt framework.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 4-6 C++ and UI developers.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, including product managers and other stakeholders.
• Make regular, hands-on code contributions.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other technical teams across the organization.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and cross-team communications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed