Software Developer C++

Overview

In this role you will design, develop and enhance high-performance trading components such as matching engines and FIX gateways. You will work within the Electronic Products team to deliver low-latency, scalable applications in Java and C++. You’ll support real-time market data and trading gateways while maintaining existing Java-based systems. You’ll collaborate with trading, product, and infrastructure teams to drive stable, efficient solutions that meet demanding financial services needs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance matching engines, FIX gateways, and electronic trading apps
• Build and maintain high-performance, low-latency applications using Java and C++
• Develop client-server apps and real-time market data/trading gateways
• Maintain and enhance existing Java and JavaScript-based applications
• Work with FIX and other electronic trading protocols for seamless integration
• Develop efficient in-memory data structures and processing techniques
• Troubleshoot production issues and improve stability and scalability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (trading, product, infrastructure) to deliver robust trading solutions
• Support full software development lifecycle for deployment and maintenance

Key requirements

• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong focus on Java development
• Working knowledge of C and C++, with familiarity in Python
• Hands-on experience with FIX or similar electronic trading protocols
• Proven track record in high-frequency, low-latency, or electronic trading environments
• Strong understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, UDP, unicast, multicast)
• Good knowledge of Linux (system calls, multithreading, IPC, sockets, scheduling)
• Experience with performance-focused programming for HFT systems
• Excellent understanding of in-memory data management and optimization techniques
• Knowledge of NUMA architectures (advantage)
• Experience with client-server apps and an understanding of performance, concurrency, and networking

• collaboration across cross-functional teams
• problem-solving mindset
• attention to performance and reliability
• Java
• C++
• C

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