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Director, Software Development - C++

$250k - $275k
Full-time

Prestige Staffing

Job Title

Director, Software Development - C++

Pay

$250,000 - $275,000 USD

Location

NYC

Summary

An exceptional opportunity to lead the development of a high-performance, low-latency trading platform. The role demands strategic oversight of system architecture, engineering leadership, and operational excellence in a mission-critical, regulated financial services setting. The Director will manage and mentor engineering teams, influence technical strategy, and ensure system reliability and scalability for cutting-edge equity and options trading systems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • 15+ years of software engineering experience, with significant expertise in C/C++ on Linux
  • 5+ years in senior engineering leadership roles managing multiple teams
  • Proven experience designing and owning large-scale, high-performance, low-latency systems
  • Deep knowledge of data structures, algorithms, systems programming, and network protocols (TCP/IP, Multicast)
  • Hands-on experience with multithreading and real-time systems
  • Familiarity with scripting, automation, and AI-assisted coding tools
  • Strong strategic thinking, leadership, and stakeholder communication skills
  • Experience within regulated financial environments is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Own and direct the end-to-end architecture and development of NYSE’s trading systems
  • Lead, mentor, and build high-performing engineering teams
  • Translate business objectives into technical strategies and execution plans
  • Establish and enforce engineering standards, best practices, and performance metrics
  • Drive technical innovation and evaluate emerging technologies
  • Oversee operational reliability, incident management, and systemic improvements
  • Manage budgets, resources, and vendor relationships
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and executive leadership to align on strategic goals
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and system availability for mission-critical trading infrastructure

Benefits

  • Lead a visible team of 6-10 engineers, influencing key trading technology initiatives
  • Competitive salary in the range of $250,000 to $275,000
  • Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, 401(k), and paid time off

Onsite

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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