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C++ Developer (Low-Latency Trading)

Selby Jennings Chicago, United States
Posted 5 days ago In-Office Job Permanent USD200000 - USD800000 per annum

C++ Developer (Low-Latency Trading)

Selby Jennings Chicago, United States

A leading proprietary trading firm and options market maker is seeking exceptional C++ Engineers to join its core trading technology team. This is an opportunity to work on some of the most latency-sensitive systems in the industry, partnering directly with traders and quantitative researchers to optimize trading performance and build the next generation of electronic trading infrastructure.



What You'll Be Doing

  • Design and develop low-latency, high-throughput trading systems in modern C++.
  • Optimize performance across the entire trading stack, from software architecture to network and hardware interactions.
  • Build scalable systems that process real-time market data and execute trades in microseconds.
  • Partner closely with traders and quants to deliver technology that directly impacts P&L.


What We're Looking For

  • Strong C++ development experience with a focus on performance optimization.
  • Background in low-latency systems, distributed systems, networking, or high-performance computing.
  • Deep understanding of multithreading, concurrency, algorithms, and data structures.
  • Proven track record of solving complex technical challenges in demanding production environments.


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Job ID  PR/560296
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