C++/Linux Developer – High Frequency Trading Developer/Strategist – US/Asia Equities – San Francisco Bay recruitment
My client is a Growing Boutique Proprietary Trading Firm, with teams in Chicago, California and London. The team currently has a small team of traders/technologists in the California office and through continued success and high profits, the team is seeking to hire a talented high frequency C++ developer to take a key role in the design and development of the equities trading platform. You will join a collaborative and dynamic environment, working closely with technologists and traders alike, together focusing on high performance software and innovative trading strategies. The environment is collaborative, fast paced and challenging, most suited to a highly driven and motivated C++ developer looking to face a steep learning curve and work in a front office team. Compensation is EXTREMLEY competitive and the firm offers uncapped bonus potential in line with trading profits. The team is based in San Francisco Bay area and they are open to interviewing candidates from all locations and they have the ability to sponsor visa applications.
The Ideal Skill Set for C++/Linux Developer/Strategist for High Frequency Trading Firm – San Francisco Bay, California
• C++ Development
• UNIX/Linux
• STL
• Experience designing/developing real-time trading systems
• Prior experience working alongside traders/strategists would be huge plus
• Strong financial experience (ideally knowledge of Equities and experience with the Asian/US Markets)
• Great communication skills
Responsibilities for C++ /Linux Developer/Strategist for High Frequency Trading Firm – San Francisco Bay, California
• Design and development of HFT platform
• Optimize market data and order routing
• Enhance trading execution engine
• Design/implement/back-test equity trading strategies alongside traders/researchers
• Work in a small/collaborative team
This is a great opportunity for a strong C/C++ developer with a background in the high frequency system, to join a very exciting and up an coming proprietary trading firm in California. With exciting plans for expansion over the coming year, it is a great time to join the firm and enjoy the success projected for the team over the coming years. The team is seeking to begin initial conversations asap – for more info please contact cplusplus@selbyjennings.com or call 212 231 8223
C, C++, Linux, UNIX, High Frequency, Low Latency, Multi-threading, Equities, FX, Fixed Income, Proprietary Trading, California, California, San Francisco, Algorithms, Strategy, Back-Testing, Market Data, Order Routing