C++ Engineer
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Tech Lead C++ Software Engineer - Global Quant Fund - NYC
What you’ll be doing
- Designing and building robust, scalable, high-performance systems in C++
- Working on complex software that requires strong systems-level understanding and runtime awareness
- Contributing across the stack, from core libraries to production trading systems
- Owning and driving complex technical initiatives end-to-end
- Working closely with quantitative traders to understand requirements, develop solutions and iterate quickly
- Providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers and potentially leading a small team
What we’re looking for
- Strong experience building large-scale, complex software systems in C++
- Solid understanding of systems fundamentals (memory, concurrency, data structures, OS concepts)
- Experience owning multiple technical projects and driving engineering decisions
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate directly with stakeholders
- Experience mentoring or leading engineers, or the potential to grow into a leadership position
- Trading industry experience is beneficial but not essential for all opportunities
Typical backgrounds
- Senior / Staff / Principal C++ engineers from leading technology companies
- C++ engineers working on infrastructure, platforms, distributed systems or core products
- Engineers with experience in trading systems, execution technology or market data
- Technical leads who remain hands-on and enjoy solving complex engineering challenges
Why this role
- Work on critical trading infrastructure with direct business impact
- Small, high-calibre engineering teams with significant technical ownership
- Opportunity to shape technical direction and potentially lead a team
- Work closely with traders and quantitative researchers in a fast-moving environment
- Competitive compensation at the top end of the market
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