Senior C++ HFT Software Architect
Senior C++ HFT Software Architect
Prestigious Prop Trading Firm, New York, NY
Circa $180,000 - $220,000 + uncapped bonus potential
A global leading proprietary trading group in New York are looking for a Senior C++ HFT Software Architect to help design, develop and implement a next generation High Frequency Trading platform initiative for the Equities and FX business. This role carries a significant level of responsibility and will allow the successful candidate to take a key role in the Trading Group from their very first day, implementing key techniques and reasoning towards trading architecture and development that compliments strategy to the highest caliber. In order to have the required impact, this Senior C++ HFT Software Architect will need to have an extremely high level of C++ programming ability, preferably within a Linux/Unix environment, and should be able to provide in depth understanding of core architecture and the ability to control the full SDLC with high frequency, low latency production code.
Key Responsibilities;
- Work directly with traders and quants to design and build a high performance trading and research platform from the ground up.
- Take lead role in the infrastructure development initiatives
- Establish complex system design, machine learning, advanced pattern recognition, and creation of complex algorithms.
- Acknowledge and identify the latest technologies, looking to implement them where possible to stay dynamic
- Show excellence in C++ object oriented programming design within a Linux/Unix trading environment
Core Technical Skills Required;
- C++ programming skills in a Linux environment
- Experience designing multi-threaded applications
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Understanding of exchange protocols and financial products a plus
- Python scripting skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or its equivalent
- Trading industry experience preferred but NOT required
Given the prestige that this firm carries and the focus they have on being a technology driven group, the successful candidate will need to have excellent communication skills and the ability to play a significant role in the architecture of a next generation high frequency trading platform. Top performers are always compensated extremely well and the firm offer an additional benefits package that in unbeatable in the market.
For further info please apply to apply.a33hoj151h@selbyjennings.aptrack.co.uk or call us at 212 209 7310
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