Low Latency C++ Developer

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141 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, US Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 21, 2025 Last posted March 21, 2025
Job description

Overview

C++ Developer

We are a leading multi-strategy trading firm. We hold a unique position in the industry with our balanced use of logic, technology and speed. In this role, you will work directly with traders, and developers to design, build, test and maintain real-time trading applications.

 

The ideal candidate enjoys working with C++ and server side technologies and thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. This individual will be a part of the Core Server development team and will be responsible for developing and sustaining high performance, multi-tiered, scalable applications. The candidate will enhance existing applications and offer suggestions to improve the architecture and better ways of building and maintaining applications.

Responsibilities

Experience Requirements:

  • Plan, design and develop high quality C++ server side applications with real-time trading data and order routing
  • Implement solutions using the latest features of C++11, C++14, C++17.
  • Propose and deliver scalability and performance improvements to our existing applications.
  • Work with developers and traders to receive feedback and articulate ideas for improvements
  • 4+ years experience with C++ on LinuxF
  • Experience designing, developing, and supporting server side applications for market data processing, trading, risk management, and monitoring applications.

Other Technical Requirements:

  • Linux, Multithreading
  • Working knowledge of sockets programming including TCP and UDP
  • Working knowledge of object oriented programming, SOLID design principles, and design patterns
  • Good to have deep knowledge of latency measurement and latency optimization
  • Good to have experience with SQL, Thread pools, messaging systems
  • Stay abreast of advances in technology
  • Major in an engineering or technical field.
About this role

Summary

Develop high-performance C++ applications for real-time trading, focusing on scalability and latency optimization.

Job title

Low Latency C++ Developer

Experience level

4+ years

Industry

finance

Location requirements

On-site in Chicago, US, no remote work specified.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C++Linuxmultithreadingsocket programmingobject oriented programming

Preferred skills

latency measurementlatency optimizationSQLthread poolsmessaging systems

Specializations

C++server sidelow latencymultithreadingsocket programming
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

West Jackson Boulevard District, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

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