High Frequency Trading Developer – Top Proprietary Hedge Fund – New York, USA recruitment

JOB DESCRIPTION

By using the most sophisticated and cutting edge methods this institution has earned its reputation as a leader and pioneer within quantitative automated trading and systems. The level of cutting edge technology and trading progression they have made on the East Coast sets them apart.  In seeking to be the outright number player in the market they would like to add a specialist high frequency trading developer who can contribute to improving their performance. Depending on experience this could involve leading a team.

Responsibilities include developing adept trading technology for systematic traders using C++, extend their order management mechanisms, low latency programming, interact daily with traders to work with them on improvements, maximize connectivity and performance.

This position will require excellent communication skills as engineers interact with both their immediate team and traders alike. This is a very skilled position and one that will impact the business progressively.

Location:  New York, USA

Requirements:

• 3-7 years of enhancing, developing and refining High Frequency trading systems.

• Developer trading tools using C++ and linux kernel.

• Must have abilities in software engineer and implementation on high frequency systems.

• Proven track record of enhancing low latency and connectivity.

• Able to be very hands on and have a strong attention to detail.

• Should be fully capable with software development lifecycles and both server and client side.

In return they are offering:

• A huge opportunity to attain significant progression within a top quantitative hedge fund.

• Very hands on role with the opportunity to make an important contribution.

• Have the technology at your disposal to do things other firms couldn’t imagine.

• Work with cutting edge technologies and have daily interaction to trading analytics.

• A long term career as part of a progressive desk that will offer greater opportunities in time.

This is an immediate hire, interviews are to begin soon and early application is advised. GQR also welcomes tentative enquiries from suitably qualified individuals.

Confidentiality and utmost discretion is 100% assured.

KEY WORDS: Low Latency programming, High Frequency, Automated trading systems, high frequency development, OMS, Order Management System, Connectivity, Linux, C++, Sever side, Client side, Systematic trading, Trading Technology,

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