C++ Software Engineer (Market Data Systems)

We are hunting for a talented C/C++ Software Engineer who genuinely loves working with complex data feeds and isn't intimidated by high-stakes technical hurdles. In the world of quantitative trading, data is our lifeblood—meaning our quality standards are incredibly high and the volume of incoming data is massive.

This role isn't just about writing code; it's about navigating intricate edge cases and mastering one of the most demanding layers of our engineering infrastructure. If you are someone who enjoys diving deep into technical documentation, obsesses over the details, and takes immense pride in robust engineering, you will thrive here.
What will you do:
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Expand Exchange Connectivity: Build and integrate robust gateways to connect with new financial exchanges globally.

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Optimize Performance: Fine-tune existing data connectors to minimize ingestion latency and maximize data throughput.

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Evolve Data Models: Implement support for new and emerging data structures and asset types within our data pipeline.

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Refactor for Scale: Modernize and re-architect existing solutions to ensure our infrastructure effortlessly scales alongside growing market volumes.

Requirements

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Modern C++ Expertise: Strong hands-on experience writing clean, efficient code using modern standards ( C++17/20 ).

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High-Throughput Architecture: A proven track record of managing, parsing, and processing massive streams of incoming real-time data.

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Concurrency & Hardware Savvy: A deep understanding of multithreaded programming, concurrent systems, and CPU memory models.

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Networking & Systems Mastery: A solid grasp of network protocols, communication layers, and Linux system internals.

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CS Fundamentals: Strong foundational knowledge of core algorithms and data structures.

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Global Collaboration: A professional level of written and spoken English to seamlessly partner with our international team.

- Deep expertise in ultra-low latency, sub-microsecond real-time development.

- Prior engineering experience in High-Frequency Trading (HFT), telecom routing, or high-performance game engines.

Benefits
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Immediate Impact: Dive into fascinating technical problems featuring ultra-fast feedback loops.

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Elite Global Network: Collaborate with a welcoming, exceptionally brilliant team of international professionals.

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Top-Tier Infrastructure: Gain access to state-of-the-art hardware and cutting-edge technological innovations.

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Ultimate Work Freedom: Work 100% remotely from anywhere on Earth, with full open-door access to any of our physical global offices whenever you like.

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Premium Perks: Enjoy a flexible schedule, an industry-leading 40 paid days off , and a highly competitive compensation package.

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