Low-latency C++ Engineer - algo trading systems - leading hedge fund (PW) Applying
Type: Permanent
Experience: Experienced Professional (Non-Manager)
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Category: Information Technology
Industry: Financial / Financial Services
Date Posted: 11/07/2021
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We are looking for an engineer to join our trading algorithms team. The successful candidate will join a team that designs and develops trading algorithms working hands-on with quants, other developers, QA and production support teams. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on C++ developer with a solid understanding of concurrent, multi-threaded application environments. The successful candidate has a keen interest in building/maintaining algorithmic trading platforms and strategies
Principal Responsibilities:
Build real-time algorithmic trading systems and execution platforms
Creating new features and enhancing functionality on a mission critical platform
Design and Implement the firm’s trading strategies
Develops high quality software while meeting deadlines
Presents ideas for system improvements
Design or upgrade existing software to ensure product performance and quality expectations are met
Qualifications/Skills Required:
7+ years of experience with C++ (17, familiarity with 20), and a deep understanding of object oriented design and data structures
Deep understanding of concurrent, multi-threaded application environments
Knowledge of Unix/Linux is required.
Working experience with financial order/execution data, positions data and market data
Knowledge of equities, algorithmic trading platforms, or market microstructure
Knowledge of Java and/or Python
BS. in Computer Science (CIS) or a related field
Demonstrates thoroughness and strong ownership of work.
Good team player with a strong willingness to participate and help others.
Strong communication skills.
Desirable Skills/Knowledge:
High-throughput, low-latency trading systems
Recent versions of C++ compilers (gcc, clang)
Low-level systems development and the Linux kernel