C++ Algorithmic Trading Developer – Low Latency/STL/Boost recruitment
Position Description
The candidate will be responsible for driving large projects, providing technical leadership and direction, running a trading plant, partnering with the business unit and quant team. The candidate should be comfortable managing a team of software engineers. The trading platform includes benchmark strategies, low latency engines and crossing across various asset classes such as equities, options, futures, and FX.
The candidate will be expected to be hands on and be comfortable designing, coding and code reviewing.
Skills Required
- Building real time trading engines and algorithms in C++ using STL/Boost/MultiThreading on Unix/Linux platform (Java desired as well)
- Managing a team of software engineers
- Delivering projects across multiple teams (including app dev, infrastructure, business, compliance, and booking)
- Experience working closely with business unit and traders
- Knowledge and experience on agile software development practices
- Strong technical background in software development
Skills Desired
- Perl/Python scripting
- KDB/Q experience
- Trading and financial modeling
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fair treatment, regardless of background (including criminal record)
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