C++ Core Infrastructure Engineer - Chicago/New York/Austin- Innovative Algo Trading
Oxford Knight
Application
Details
Posted: 19-Jun-24
Location: Austin, Texas
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 20623434
Summary
Not your traditional HFT firm, this company takes a scientific approach to trading financial products and they're looking for a modern C++ engineer to help drive their expansion into the US, EU and APAC markets. A community of self-starters from multiple tech backgrounds - maths, computer science, statistics, physics, engineering - they have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development.
This is an extremely high-impact role - contributing to the bottom line from day one. You will work closely with the algo and operations teams, and you will be expected to own the process of entering new markets while managing the continuing ongoing process of optimizing trading in existing markets.
***All interviews can be fully remote.***
Requirements
Minimum 3 years of professional experience
Modern C++ (17/20) experience is a must-have
Familiarity with UNIX operating systems and comfort at a command line
Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to describe software designs at all technical knowledge levels
Self-starter, with a passion for coding, tinkering, reading, exploring, breaking things, etc. in your spare time
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering (or related field)
Experience developing market data and order entry systems a plus
NB: this role is open to US citizens and visa transfers only.
Benefits
Market-leading salary + bonuses + benefits; they will pay leading market rate / are flexible for the right candidate
Collaborative and friendly environment with smart, highly engaged colleagues
Culture where everyone's ideas are encouraged and celebrated
Gain broad exposure to both technical and business aspects of trading
Contact If this sounds like you or you'd like to know more, please get in touch:
Adam Pearce adam.pearce@oxfordknight.com +1 (929) 209-9727 linkedin.com/in/adam-pearce-a1390b173