C++ Developer - Data Structures & Algorithms - High Frequency Trading

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New York, NY, us on site Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 21, 2025 Last posted March 21, 2025
Job description

Proprietary Trading Firm

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 infrequent campus recruiting trips

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 in English

Working knowledge of Linux

Knowledge of any other development language, including Java, Python, or Perl and shell scripts (a plus)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About this role

Summary

Develop high-frequency trading platform, optimize latency, analyze data, and build risk tools.

Job title

C++ Developer - Data Structures & Algorithms - High Frequency Trading

Experience level

not specified

Industry

finance

Location requirements

On-site in New York, NY, no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C++data structuresalgorithmsobject-oriented programmingLinux

Preferred skills

JavaPythonPerlshell scripts

Specializations

data structuresalgorithmsnetwork programmingsystems programmingobject-oriented programming
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New York, NY, USA

On-site City