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C++ Developer - Low Latency Trading Systems

Fintal Partners

We’re looking for a C++ Developer to build and optimize high-performance trading systems supporting equities strategies, including intraday and low-latency workflows. You’ll work closely with quant researchers and traders to deliver robust, production-grade infrastructure. What You’ll Do Design and develop low-latency systems for trading, market data, and execution Optimize performance-critical code (latency, throughput, memory efficiency) Build and maintain real-time data pipelines and exchange connectivity Collaborate with quants to translate models into efficient production systems Troubleshoot production issues and continuously improve system reliability What You Bring 3–8 years of professional C++ development experience (modern C++ preferred) Experience building low-latency or high-performance systems (trading preferred) Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and systems design Familiarity with Linux systems, networking, and concurrency/multithreading Experience working with real-time data or distributed systems Nice to Have Prior experience in trading, market data, or financial systems Knowledge of exchange protocols (FIX, OUCH, ITCH, etc.) Exposure to Python for tooling or research integration Understanding of hardware optimization (e.g., CPU caching, NUMA) #J-18808-Ljbffr Fintal Partners

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