C++ Platform Engineer

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Selby Jennings. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $300,000.00/yr - $500,000.00/yr Financial Technology Recruitment Consultant A top-tier hedge fund recognized globally for its innovation in trading and technology is seeking a C++ Platform Engineer to join a high-impact engineering team. The firm operates at the intersection of quantitative research and advanced technology, with an engineering culture that emphasizes performance, reliability, and innovation. Role Summary This team builds and optimizes the quantitative library that powers pricing, risk, and analytics for a wide range of OTC products across global markets. Every model and trade in this business relies on this library—it is the backbone of the fixed income ecosystem. This is a ground‑up buildout, offering the opportunity to shape infrastructure that supports engineers, quants, and trading desks worldwide. Key Responsibilities Design, optimize, and scale the quantitative library underpinning pricing and risk for fixed income products. Develop infrastructure for advanced capabilities, including natural language trade booking integrated with the library. Collaborate with quants, traders, and engineers to ensure performance and usability at every level. Shape systems and tooling in an environment that is still evolving—building from the ground up. Ensure reliability, scalability, and maintainability of mission‑critical systems. What Makes This Role Unique Influence both technical performance and human usability of large‑scale C++ systems. Work in a bar‑raising environment where innovation and ownership are core values. Direct impact on systems that drive trading decisions across global markets. Qualifications 10+ years of experience in C++ performance engineering. Expertise in large‑scale codebases and environments with evolving tooling. Background in software infrastructure, quant libraries, or high‑performance systems. Strong understanding of fixed income derivatives and front‑office workflows. Familiarity with software engineering best practices (CI/CD, testing, monitoring, version control). Demonstrated ability to work in collaborative, fast‑paced environments. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Financial Services and Capital Markets Location New York, NY Get notified about new Platform Engineer jobs in New York, NY . #J-18808-Ljbffr Selby Jennings