C++ Developer

Morgan Stanley

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Budapest, Budapest, Hungary Until 8/23/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted May 14, 2025 Last posted May 14, 2025
Job description

We’re seeking someone to join our team as a C++ Developer as part of a development project building systems for high-frequency and low-latency trading systems in real-time.

The trading platform works across various asset classes inclusive of Equities, Options, Futures, and FX. The team is responsible for the full software life cycle of these systems. We work closely with our business partners in sales and trading, risk management, compliance, operations, research, and other technology teams at Morgan Stanley.

In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

What you'll do in the role:

  • Develop low-latency, high performance electronic trading applications and application infrastructure as part of a global strategic low-latency Algo/Electronic trading plant renovation.

  • Do analysis, design, implementation, testing and deployment of strategic and tactical solutions for execution strategies, improving scalability, performance, and efficiency of the strategies.

What you'll bring to the role:

  • C++ development experience

  • Unix/Linux experience

  • Agile software development practices

  • Knowledge of data structures and algorithms

  • Problem solving skills

  • Good communication skills

What you can expect from Morgan Stanley:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, 
communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for 
those who show passion and grit in their work.

Morgan Stanley Budapest is an integral part of the Firm’s global business functions including Technology, Finance, Risk, Institutional Securities and Wealth Management. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Budapest community since 2006 and is considered a leading employer among the area’s highly skilled talent. Our innovative team delivers deep technical and mathematical expertise to support the Firm’s capabilities in quantitative analysis, data analysis, and risk management. Learn more about our unmatched culture in Morgan Stanley Budapest.

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

About this role

Summary

Develop low-latency trading applications and improve execution strategies.

Job title

C++ Developer

Experience level

3+ years

Industry

finance

Location requirements

Located in Budapest, Hungary; remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C++Unix/LinuxAgiledata structuresproblem solvingcommunication

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

C++low-latencytradingAgileUnix/Linux
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Budapest, Hungary

Remote City

Budapest, Hungary

On-site City