Develops high-performance C++ systems for trading simulations, backtesting, data pipelines, and low-latency execution. Collaborates with quants and traders; requires 2+ years C++ experience with strong algorithms and concurrency knowledge.
175k – 200k
On-site2+ YOEBackend Engineering
About the role
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain the infrastructure for quantitative research, backtesting, and strategy deployment, including data pipelines, computation engines, and integration with trading systems.
Continuously optimize the infrastructure to support large-scale data processing and complex model computations.
Develop and optimize data loading and transformation pipelines to ensure efficient access to high-quality data for analysis and model development.
Create tools and automation scripts to streamline research workflows, including model training, evaluation, and deployment.
Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers and traders to understand their needs and deliver technical solutions that enhance research productivity, backtesting accuracy, and trading performance.
Provide ongoing support to researchers and traders, ensuring clear documentation for tools, systems, and processes.
Requirements
A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
2+ years of experience writing production-quality code in C++ (C++ 17/20) with a deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency patterns, and numeric processing.
Experience designing, implementing, and optimizing low-latency and high-throughput systems, particularly for financial applications.
Nice-to-Haves
Experience with Python programming.
Experience in alpha/strategy research infrastructure or data pipeline development.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary range: $175,000 to $200,000 depending on candidate's educational and professional background.
Discretionary, performance-based bonus.
PPO Health, dental and vision insurance premiums fully covered for you and your dependents.
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