C++ Developer - Prop Trading Job at Selby Jennings, New York, NY

dkxvQlg0eERRZUl5aFA0RnZnYUR6bWx6K0E9PQ==
  • Selby Jennings
  • New York, NY

Job Description

A startup proprietary trading firm has had a successful 2024 and is motivated to grow their business in 2025. To start, they want to hire a C++ Software Engineer to further develop, innovate and scale their low-latency trading technology as the firm continues to onboard new traders.

The firm is very tightly knit as they have roughly 30 employees, all in NYC, across Technology and Trading. The firm was founded by an industry veteran in the prop trading space, and they're currently focused on short term trading across equities futures and options but they have ambition to grow into other financial asset classes as they establish their footprint in the market. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience at a prop trading firm or hedge fund, excellent C++ programming ability, and the desire to be in the weeds and have a direct impact on the business.

Responsibilities:

  • Work directly with traders and researchers to develop cutting edge, low-latency trading systems in C++
  • Lead projects from conception to deployment; assist in innovating the frameworks of which trading applications are based
  • Participate in performance tuning and optimization of low-latency technology
  • Design and optimize systems that process large data sets and ensure high performance and stability
  • Recommend ideas and solutions to improve efficiency, automation, etc

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience working at a prop trading firm or quantitative hedge fund. The employer is only considering candidates from these types of companies.
  • Excellent and proven C++ programming ability
  • Prior experience building low-latency trading technology
  • Strong communication skills to drive projects in a small environment
  • Desire to work in a performance based environment

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Temporary work,

Similar Jobs

Marshall Grain Company

Landscape Crew Driver Job at Marshall Grain Company

Marshall Grain Company is looking for a landscape crew member to drive our crew to worksites, pick up materials from suppliers and haul materials away from job sites. In addition to driving, youll work outdoors digging, planting, laying sod, removing plants, spreading... 

TLC Nursing

Travel Registered Nurse LTC Job Job at TLC Nursing

Step into an enriching travel nursing opportunity as a Registered Nurse in Long-Term Care, based...  ...skills while maintaining a stable home base. Whether youre drawn to the tranquility...  ...admissions. Documentation in electronic health records, accurate medication reconciliation... 

Kaiser Permanente

Research Specialist II, Research Support Job at Kaiser Permanente

Job Summary:Assists with research support by executing day-to-day operations of projects, providing support for research studies, and...  ..., and answering participant questions. Contributes to the development of research materials and procedures by assisting in the creation... 

Pennsylvania Drilling Co

Equipment Sales Rep Job at Pennsylvania Drilling Co

 ...Winchester, VA manufactures high-endgrout mixers, pumps, and silos for the heavy foundation and other construction industries. We seek an Equipment Sales Representative whoensures that customers receive reliable, high-performance equipment that supports safe and... 

Girl Scouts of Colorado

Housekeeper Job at Girl Scouts of Colorado

 ...GENERAL PURPOSE: The Housekeeper will clean, restock, and maintain camp facilities and...  ...$20.00 per hour Dates : late May - early August (exact dates TBD) This hire must...  ...work non-traditional hours including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends. MATERIAL AND...