Selby Jennings
Senior C++ Engineer - Low-Latency Trading Systems
Selby Jennings, New York, New York, us, 10261
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Base pay range $250,000.00/yr - $350,000.00/yr
A global trading firm is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join a high-impact team responsible for building and optimizing low-latency infrastructure that powers real-time trading across global markets. This is a deeply technical role where precision, performance, and reliability are critical.
You'll work closely with traders, quants, and fellow engineers to design scalable systems that support high-frequency strategies. The team operates in a fast-paced environment with short development cycles, and your contributions will directly influence trading outcomes.
We welcome engineers from gaming, autonomous driving, robotics, and 3D printing backgrounds - industries where C++ mastery, real-time systems, and optimization are essential. If you’ve built game engines, autonomy stacks, or simulation platforms, your skills will translate seamlessly.
Responsibilities
Architect and implement high-performance trading applications in C++
Optimize systems for latency, throughput, and fault tolerance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate trading needs into robust technical solutions
Investigate and resolve production issues in real-time environments
Contribute to design reviews, performance tuning, and technology evaluations
Qualifications
5+ years of professional experience in software engineering
Deep expertise in C++ (ideally modern standards like C++17 or C++20)
Strong understanding of systems-level programming, multithreading, and Linux internals
Experience in latency-sensitive environments such as trading, networking, or real-time systems
Familiarity with performance profiling, debugging, and optimization techniques
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Industries Financial Services and Capital Markets
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Base pay range $250,000.00/yr - $350,000.00/yr
A global trading firm is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join a high-impact team responsible for building and optimizing low-latency infrastructure that powers real-time trading across global markets. This is a deeply technical role where precision, performance, and reliability are critical.
You'll work closely with traders, quants, and fellow engineers to design scalable systems that support high-frequency strategies. The team operates in a fast-paced environment with short development cycles, and your contributions will directly influence trading outcomes.
We welcome engineers from gaming, autonomous driving, robotics, and 3D printing backgrounds - industries where C++ mastery, real-time systems, and optimization are essential. If you’ve built game engines, autonomy stacks, or simulation platforms, your skills will translate seamlessly.
Responsibilities
Architect and implement high-performance trading applications in C++
Optimize systems for latency, throughput, and fault tolerance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate trading needs into robust technical solutions
Investigate and resolve production issues in real-time environments
Contribute to design reviews, performance tuning, and technology evaluations
Qualifications
5+ years of professional experience in software engineering
Deep expertise in C++ (ideally modern standards like C++17 or C++20)
Strong understanding of systems-level programming, multithreading, and Linux internals
Experience in latency-sensitive environments such as trading, networking, or real-time systems
Familiarity with performance profiling, debugging, and optimization techniques
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Industries Financial Services and Capital Markets
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