Staff Software Engineer - R&D
NJF Global Holdings
Head of Specialised Projects @ NJF Global Holdings | Retained and Executive Search
Are you a world-class engineer passionate about pushing the limits of high-performance computing, real-time acceleration, and cutting-edge research? Join a top-tier team driving innovation at the intersection of software, hardware, and algorithmic design in one of the most advanced trading environments in the world.
What You'll Do:
- Design and develop high-performance software solutions for real-time systems and low-latency trading.
- Optimize critical components of a large-scale, fully automated trading infrastructure.
- Collaborate with traders and technologists to co-design hybrid software/hardware solutions for extreme performance.
- Research and implement advancements in networking, high-performance computing, and real-time acceleration.
- Evaluate and integrate cutting-edge academic research into practical, high-impact applications.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong expertise in C or C++ for low-latency, high-performance software development.
- Deep understanding of computer architecture, concurrency, and optimization techniques.
- Experience with networking protocols (Ethernet, TCP/IP, InfiniBand) and low-level networking knowledge.
- Exposure to hardware acceleration (FPGAs, GPUs, or ASICs) and their integration with software.
- Proficiency in data analytics tools (Python, MATLAB, NumPy) for performance analysis and research.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for pushing the boundaries of computing performance.
- A degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Why Join Us?
- Unparalleled Compensation: A highly competitive package, with potential earnings exceeding $900k+, reflecting the critical impact of your contributions.
- Technical Mastery: Work on some of the most advanced problems in performance engineering, system optimization, and trading acceleration.
- Elite Collaboration: Be part of a world-class team of engineers, researchers, and traders pushing the frontiers of technology.
- Endless Innovation: Leverage the latest advancements in computing and research to shape the future of trading technology.
This is not just a job—it’s an opportunity to be at the forefront of high-performance computing and algorithmic engineering. If you're excited about working on complex, high-stakes problems in a dynamic and fast-moving environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Seniority Level
Director
Employment Type
Full-time
Industries
Financial Services and Technology, Information and Media
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