Job Description

Tech Lead C++ Software Engineer - Global Quant Fund - NYC

What you’ll be doing

Designing and building robust, scalable, high-performance systems in C++
Working on complex software that requires strong systems-level understanding and runtime awareness
Contributing across the stack, from core libraries to production trading systems
Owning and driving complex technical initiatives end-to-end
Working closely with quantitative traders to understand requirements, develop solutions and iterate quickly
Providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers and potentially leading a small team

What we’re looking for

Strong experience building large-scale, complex software systems in C++
Solid understanding of systems fundamentals (memory, concurrency, data structures, OS concepts)
Experience owning multiple technical projects and driving engineering decisions
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate directly with stakeholders
Experience mentoring or leading engineers, or the potential to grow into a leadership position
Trading industry experience is beneficial but not essential for all opportunities

Typical backgrounds

Senior / Staff / Principal C++ engineers from leading technology companies
C++ engineers working on infrastructure, platforms, distributed systems or core products
Engineers with experience in trading systems, execution technology or market data
Technical leads who remain hands-on and enjoy solving complex engineering challenges

Why this role

Work on critical trading infrastructure with direct business impact
Small, high-calibre engineering teams with significant technical ownership
Opportunity to shape technical direction and potentially lead a team
Work closely with traders and quantitative researchers in a fast-moving environment
Competitive compensation at the top end of the market

Job Tags

Full time

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