Technology

C++ Developer (Trading Applications/Systems)

Request Technology, LLCWoodridge, IL🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

This C++ Developer role offers a competitive salary and the chance to build high-performance trading systems at a reputable company, ideal for experienced developers passionate about financial markets and optimization. You'll thrive here if you have a strong background in modern C++, multi-threading, and network programming, contributing to critical trading applications. Apply today to elevate your career in a dynamic and impactful environment.

Quick overview

Salary$150k - $170k/yr

SeniorityMid Senior

Work modeOn Site

LocationWoodridge, IL, United States

C++Linux

Job description

C++ Developer (Trading Applications/Systems)

Salary: $150k-$170k + bonus

Location: Woodridge, IL

Onsite: 5 days/week

*We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role*

Qualifications

A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related
5+ years of experience developing performance-critical software in modern C++ (C++14 or newer).
Strong knowledge of multi-threading, memory management, and network/socket programming (TCP/UDP).
Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and network tools (Wireshark, TCPDump).
Strong organizational and software architecture skills with an eye for performance profiling and optimization.
Knowledge of financial markets, securities or derivatives (futures/options)

Responsibilities

Architect, develop, and maintain low-latency trading applications and market access systems in modern C++.
Collaborate with traders, quants, and researchers to implement, refine, and evaluate algorithmic and quantitative trading strategies.
Implement new trading algos and research ideas in the internal core trading framework.
Design and implement exchange connectivity, order routing, and market data feed handlers across multiple asset classes and venues worldwide.
Optimize systems for speed, throughput, scalability, and reliability, using profiling, performance tuning, and latency analysis.
Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from requirements and design to testing, deployment, and production support.
Research and recommend new technologies, tools, and methods to improve performance, scalability, and code quality.