C++ Developer Position Available In New York, New York

C++ Developer
Selby Jennings Manhattan, United States
Posted 14 hours ago In-Office Job Permanent Negotiable
C++ Developer
Selby Jennings Manhattan, United States
About the Company
A global proprietary trading firm is seeking a skilled C++ Developer. The firm specializes in high-frequency, low-latency trading across global markets, leveraging advanced technology and a collaborative team culture. With access to major exchanges worldwide, the company executes complex strategies at scale with speed and precision.
Position Overview
The firm is looking for a highly capable C++ Developer to join its core trading team. This individual will work closely with researchers and traders to design, implement, and optimize high-performance trading strategies in fast-paced cryptocurrency markets. The role involves full lifecycle development-from simulation and backtesting to live deployment and performance tuning.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and optimize low-latency trading strategies using modern C++ (C++17/20)
Build robust, event-driven backtesting and simulation frameworks
Process large-scale L2/L3 market data for research and evaluation
Collaborate with quantitative researchers and traders to translate alpha ideas into production-ready code
Monitor live strategies, investigate anomalies, and enhance system resilience
Write clean, modular, and testable code with a strong focus on performance
Required Qualifications
3-5 years of professional experience in C++ development (C++17/20)
Expertise in performance optimization, multithreading, and memory management
Experience with real-time or data-intensive systems
Proficiency with Linux, CMake, and debugging tools (e.g., gdb, perf, valgrind)
Strong understanding of algorithm design and software architecture
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with exchange APIs (REST/WebSocket)
Familiarity with market microstructure and order book dynamics
Proficiency in Python for research and analysis
Background in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Math, or AI
Experience supporting production trading systems with real-time monitoring
Job

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ABOUT COMPANY

Selby Jennings
New York, United States
1000 Employees HR & Recruitment
We support the Financial Sciences & Services industry with talent that can truly shape the future of a business. Whether that be Quantitative Analyti…