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C++ Software Engineer, Equity Trading Platform, New York

C++ Software Engineer, Equity Trading Platform, New York
Description
A leading global trading technology firm is expanding its U.S. engineering team and seeking an experienced C++ Engineer to design and build high-performance trading platforms. This is a strategic growth role with exposure to equity trading systems , cutting-edge infrastructure, and cloud-native deployments.

What You ll Do

Design, develop, and optimize low-latency C++ applications for equity trading and market data processing

Implement containerized microservices architectures to support scalable trading platforms

Leverage Docker and Kubernetes for deployment, orchestration, and service reliability

Work with AWS and Azure cloud environments , integrating high-throughput trading systems with secure, distributed infrastructure

Collaborate closely with traders, quants, and DevOps teams to deliver production-ready solutions

Ensure performance tuning, fault tolerance, and high availability for mission-critical trading systems

What We re Looking For

Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++17 or later) for real-time, high-performance applications

Experience in equity trading or other financial market technology (low-latency, order routing, execution systems)

Hands-on expertise with containers , Docker , and Kubernetes for microservices architecture

Solid understanding of AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms , including networking and security best practices

Knowledge of multithreading, concurrency, and memory optimization

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a production-first, fast-paced environment

Nice to Have

Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation

CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code experience

Exposure to high-frequency trading environments or tick-level data systems

Why Join Us You ll be part of a high-impact engineering team building next-generation trading infrastructure. We offer competitive compensation and full benefits , along with a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that values innovation and technical excellence.

Job Features

Job Category: Finance/Trading

Pay: $140,000 - $200,000

Skills: C++, low-latency, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, containers

Culture: Client-Centric, Fast-Paced, Production-First

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