High-Frequency Trading System Engineer (USA)

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled C++ engineer with extensive experience in high-frequency trading systems to join our trading team. In this role, you will design and develop ultra-low-latency trading infrastructure. You’ll work closely with quantitative researchers and fellow technologists to build cutting-edge HFT systems that have a direct impact on our trading performance. Responsibilities: - Lead the design and development of low-latency, high-frequency trading (HFT) systems. - Evaluate the existing execution platform and develop plans for a comprehensive revamp. - Optimize system performance across hardware and software layers, including CPU architecture, memory/cache utilization, and network interfaces (NICs). - Ensure a clean, well-tested, and thoroughly documented codebase. Requirements: - Expert-level proficiency in C++ and Linux, with a deep understanding of low-level memory management, concurrency, and performance optimization. - Proven experience developing ultra-low-latency, high-throughput systems, preferably in trading or other real-time environments. - Strong knowledge of profiling tools and techniques for latency measurement and benchmarking. - Hands-on experience w...