About the job C++ Developer (Connectors)
About the Company and Role
Our client is a quantitative trading firm building advanced high-frequency trading (HFT) systems for both traditional and crypto markets. These are ultra-low-latency platforms where nanosecond-level performance is critical.
We are looking for an experienced C++ Developer to strengthen the team working on exchange connectivity and system performance optimization. The role involves deep technical work with low-level exchange protocols, fine-tuning network and application layer interactions, and improving multi-threaded and inter-process communications.
You will be part of a small, focused engineering team that values clean, high-performance code and deep system understanding.
Location: Remote
What we offer:
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Competitive compensation package (base salary + performance-based bonus)
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Work on complex, performance-critical systems
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Exposure to the core mechanics of modern HFT infrastructure
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Flexible contract structures (TC/GPC/IP)
Interview Process:
- HR Interview (30 - 40 minutes)
- Technical interview (60-90 minutes)
- Cultural Fit (60 minutes)
- Final offer
Key Responsibilities:
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Design and maintain ultra-low-latency connectivity modules for various exchanges
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Analyze and optimize network I/O and data flow in real-time systems
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Improve the architecture and performance of the in-house algorithmic trading platform
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Work with exchange-specific protocols (FIX/FAST/native) at a low level
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Collaborate closely with researchers and other developers on end-to-end system performance
Required Qualifications:
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3+ years of hands-on experience in C++ development (modern standards preferred)
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Strong knowledge of Linux systems: bash scripting, cmake, git, performance profiling
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Solid understanding of concurrency, memory management, and IPC
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Comfortable working with complex, time-critical systems
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English proficiency: B2+
Nice to Have:
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Experience with exchange connectivity protocols (FIX/FAST/native APIs)
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Educational background from MIPT, Yandex School of Data Analysis, or similar
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Knowledge of .NET Core or C#
For further details or to apply, please contact @ira_tech (Telegram).