Job Description
Senior C++ Engineer – Trading Infrastructure
Location: Midtown NYC (Hybrid, 3 days on-site)
Compensation: $200K–$265K base + bonus (Total comp up to $320K–$350K)
Visa Sponsorship: H1B considered for exceptional candidates
A leading global financial firm is looking for a Senior C++ Engineer to join a mission-critical team responsible for building out a next-generation trading platform focused on equities and futures. This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who thrives in a high-performance environment and enjoys driving complex systems from design to deployment.
What You’ll Do:
- Design and develop scalable, fault-tolerant trading infrastructure in modern C++ (17/20).
- Own projects end-to-end, from system architecture to hands-on coding and production support.
- Work on trade flow systems that prioritize accuracy and uptime over speed—ideal for those with experience in execution platforms, not HFT.
- Build and maintain robust messaging frameworks (e.g., Kafka, Solace, Tervela or similar).
- Utilize your expertise in low-level networking and multithreading to drive system performance.
- Lead and mentor a small team of engineers, helping shape the technical direction and upskill talent.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including quant and trading groups.
- Contribute to product expansion efforts in new global markets.
What They're Looking For:
- 7+ years of hands-on C++ development experience in production environments.
- Background in building real-time or high-reliability systems—experience in trading or financial platforms is a strong plus.
- Proficiency with messaging middleware and network-level programming.
- Strong architectural instincts and a track record of delivering production systems.
- Leadership qualities—either through mentorship, tech direction, or team management.
Why Join Them:
- Opportunity to have a direct impact on the firm’s core trading capabilities.
- High-ownership environment with technical autonomy and minimal bureaucracy.
- Competitive compensation with upside potential.
- Flexible on visa sponsorship for the right candidate.
All applications are handled with strict confidentiality.
Job Tags
H1b, Flexible hours,