We’re partnering with a high-performance trading firm to find a seasoned software engineer who’s eager to build, optimize, and support the critical systems that power real-time trading. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working close to the metal, thrives in latency-sensitive environments, and is comfortable navigating both legacy and greenfield codebases.
What You’ll Be Tackling:
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Design and implement foundational components of real-time trading infrastructure
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Enhance and support existing systems responsible for market connectivity, stability, and performance
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Develop tools that interface with various electronic exchanges and maintain reliable data pipelines
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Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers and traders to align system capabilities with strategic initiatives
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Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, continuously improving system resilience and performance
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Participate in technical planning and process improvement discussions
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Jump into new priorities as the landscape evolves
What You Bring to the Table:
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3+ years of professional software development experience (or equivalent track record), ideally in fast-paced environments such as financial trading, crypto, or algorithmic sports betting
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Strong command of Python plus a compiled language such as C++ or Java
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Comfort building high-performance networked applications with a focus on low latency
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Analytical mindset with a track record of solving complex, systems-level challenges
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Clear and concise communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
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Self-sufficient but collaborative—able to thrive solo or in cross-functional groups
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Bonus points for hands-on experience in live trading system development or exchange integration
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Consistent and dependable availability for mission-critical systems
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