C++ Developer Job at Selby Jennings, New York, NY

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  • Selby Jennings
  • New York, NY

Job Description

About the Company
A global proprietary trading firm is seeking a skilled C++ Developer. The firm specializes in high-frequency, low-latency trading across global markets, leveraging advanced technology and a collaborative team culture. With access to major exchanges worldwide, the company executes complex strategies at scale with speed and precision.

Position Overview
The firm is looking for a highly capable C++ Developer to join its core trading team. This individual will work closely with researchers and traders to design, implement, and optimize high-performance trading strategies in fast-paced cryptocurrency markets. The role involves full lifecycle development-from simulation and backtesting to live deployment and performance tuning.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize low-latency trading strategies using modern C++ (C++17/20)
  • Build robust, event-driven backtesting and simulation frameworks
  • Process large-scale L2/L3 market data for research and evaluation
  • Collaborate with quantitative researchers and traders to translate alpha ideas into production-ready code
  • Monitor live strategies, investigate anomalies, and enhance system resilience
  • Write clean, modular, and testable code with a strong focus on performance

Required Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of professional experience in C++ development (C++17/20)
  • Expertise in performance optimization, multithreading, and memory management
  • Experience with real-time or data-intensive systems
  • Proficiency with Linux, CMake, and debugging tools (e.g., gdb, perf, valgrind)
  • Strong understanding of algorithm design and software architecture
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with exchange APIs (REST/WebSocket)
  • Familiarity with market microstructure and order book dynamics
  • Proficiency in Python for research and analysis
  • Background in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Math, or AI
  • Experience supporting production trading systems with real-time monitoring

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