Senior Low-Latency C++ Software Engineer
About The Position
Qube Research & Technologies (QRT), a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, is hiring a Senior Low-Latency Software Engineer for a newly formed team building a high-performance trading platform from scratch. The platform supports QRT’s execution capabilities and is designed for ultra-low-latency, high-frequency trading. The role focuses on systems where performance is critical and directly affects the execution of strategies in live markets. The engineer will design, build, and optimize greenfield distributed trading systems in C++, focusing on latency, scalability, and reliability. They will work closely with quantitative researchers and trading teams to turn strategies into production systems and contribute to the platform’s architecture. The listed base salary range is $180,000 to $300,000 per year. Total compensation includes discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience developing high-performance applications in modern C++.
- Strong expertise in modern C++ (C++17/20/23) and systems programming.
- Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and multithreaded programming.
- Experience with multithreading, concurrency, and real-time systems.
- Solid understanding of low-latency systems and performance optimization techniques.
- Solid understanding of Linux systems and low-level performance optimization.
- Experience in electronic trading systems, such as market data, execution, or connectivity.
- Understanding of market microstructure.
- Knowledge of networking protocols such as TCP/UDP and system-level performance tuning.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate with researchers, traders, and engineers.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to hardware acceleration, such as FPGA.
- Interest in quantitative finance, electronic trading, or market making.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and optimize greenfield, high-performance distributed trading systems in C++.
- Focus on system latency, scalability, and reliability.
- Partner with quantitative researchers and trading teams to translate strategies into production systems.
- Contribute to the overall architecture of the trading platform.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package.
- Discretionary performance-based bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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