Selby Jennings
About the Company
A global proprietary trading firm is seeking a skilled C++ Developer. The firm specializes in high-frequency, low-latency trading across global markets, leveraging advanced technology and a collaborative team culture. With access to major exchanges worldwide, the company executes complex strategies at scale with speed and precision.
Position Overview The firm is looking for a highly capable C++ Developer to join its core trading team. This individual will work closely with researchers and traders to design, implement, and optimize high-performance trading strategies in fast-paced cryptocurrency markets. The role involves full lifecycle development-from simulation and backtesting to live deployment and performance tuning.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and optimize low-latency trading strategies using modern C++ (C++17/20) Build robust, event-driven backtesting and simulation frameworks Process large-scale L2/L3 market data for research and evaluation Collaborate with quantitative researchers and traders to translate alpha ideas into production-ready code Monitor live strategies, investigate anomalies, and enhance system resilience Write clean, modular, and testable code with a strong focus on performance Required Qualifications
3-5 years of professional experience in C++ development (C++17/20) Expertise in performance optimization, multithreading, and memory management Experience with real-time or data-intensive systems Proficiency with Linux, CMake, and debugging tools (e.g., gdb, perf, valgrind) Strong understanding of algorithm design and software architecture Excellent communication and collaboration skills Preferred Qualifications
Experience with exchange APIs (REST/WebSocket) Familiarity with market microstructure and order book dynamics Proficiency in Python for research and analysis Background in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Math, or AI Experience supporting production trading systems with real-time monitoring
Position Overview The firm is looking for a highly capable C++ Developer to join its core trading team. This individual will work closely with researchers and traders to design, implement, and optimize high-performance trading strategies in fast-paced cryptocurrency markets. The role involves full lifecycle development-from simulation and backtesting to live deployment and performance tuning.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and optimize low-latency trading strategies using modern C++ (C++17/20) Build robust, event-driven backtesting and simulation frameworks Process large-scale L2/L3 market data for research and evaluation Collaborate with quantitative researchers and traders to translate alpha ideas into production-ready code Monitor live strategies, investigate anomalies, and enhance system resilience Write clean, modular, and testable code with a strong focus on performance Required Qualifications
3-5 years of professional experience in C++ development (C++17/20) Expertise in performance optimization, multithreading, and memory management Experience with real-time or data-intensive systems Proficiency with Linux, CMake, and debugging tools (e.g., gdb, perf, valgrind) Strong understanding of algorithm design and software architecture Excellent communication and collaboration skills Preferred Qualifications
Experience with exchange APIs (REST/WebSocket) Familiarity with market microstructure and order book dynamics Proficiency in Python for research and analysis Background in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Math, or AI Experience supporting production trading systems with real-time monitoring