Description

A leading quantitative crypto proprietary trading firm is looking to add a C++ Developer to its front-office trading technology team in New York. This role sits directly alongside traders and quantitative researchers, building and enhancing the low-latency systems that power a global, multi-exchange cryptocurrency trading business. Engineers on the team work across the entire trading stack, including market data infrastructure, execution systems, exchange connectivity, order management, and real-time risk platforms. The team is seeking a highly skilled engineer with deep expertise in modern C++ and/or Rust who is passionate about building high-performance systems in a fast-paced environment. While experience in crypto or proprietary trading is preferred, exceptional engineers from other performance-critical domains are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

1. 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
2. Strong production experience with modern C++ and/or Rust
3. Deep understanding of Linux, multithreading, concurrency, and systems programming
4. Experience building low-latency, high-performance, or distributed applications
5. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field

Responsibilities:

1. Design, build, and optimize critical trading infrastructure used by traders and quantitative researchers
2. Develop low-latency systems for market data processing, execution, risk management, and exchange connectivity
3. Build and maintain high-performance trading engines in C++ and Rust
4. Partner directly with trading and research teams to improve strategy performance and execution quality
5. Drive improvements in latency, scalability, reliability, and overall system performance

Bonus Experience:

1. Cryptocurrency exchanges, digital asset markets, or electronic trading systems
2. Ultra-low-latency development and performance optimization
3. Network programming, exchange protocols, and market data infrastructure
4. Python for tooling, automation, or quantitative research workflows
5. Background in proprietary trading, market making, HFT, or quantitative finance

Base salary $200,000 - $300,000