Ingénieur de logiciels chevronné (C++) / Experienced Software Developer (C++)

Tower Research Capital•Montreal, QC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Tower Research Capital, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm founded in 1998, seeks Senior Software Engineers for our Core Engineering team. These systems enable Tower to execute algorithmic trading strategies based on patterns in market behavior. By building and maintaining this high-performance infrastructure, Tower’s developers have helped to position the firm as a leader in the field of quantitative trading.

Requirements

A degree in a technical field
A strong background in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming in C++
Brilliant problem-solving abilities
The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills
Working knowledge of Linux
Proficiency in both French and English, both spoken and written
English proficiency is required as the position involves regular interactions with international anglophone team members

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of any other development language, including Java, Python, or Perl and Shell scripts

Responsibilities

Designing and implementing a high-frequency trading platform, which includes collecting quotes and trades from and disseminating orders to exchanges around the world
Optimizing this platform by using network and systems programming, as well as other advanced techniques to minimize latency
Developing systems that provide easy access to historical market data and trading simulations
Creating tools to analyze data for patterns
Building risk-management and performance-tracking tools
Shaping the future of the Core Engineering team through regular interviewing and occasional campus recruiting trips