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Senior Low-Latency C++ Software Engineer

New YorkOnsiteFull TimeSenior$180,000–$300,000 /yrPosted 19 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

low-latency
high-frequency trading
C++17
C++20
C++23
systems programming
multithreading
concurrency
real-time systems
Linux

Nice to have

FPGA
market microstructure
quantitative finance
market making

Role summary

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) seeks a Senior Low-Latency Software Engineer to build a high-performance, ultra-low-latency trading platform from scratch. This role involves designing, building, and optimizing distributed systems in C++ with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability. You will collaborate closely with quant researchers and trading teams to implement strategies in live markets. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in low-latency C++ development, strong expertise in modern C++ (C++17/20/23), systems programming, multithreading, concurrency, real-time systems, and Linux performance optimization.

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology and trading expertise has shaped QRT’s collaborative mindset which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high quality returns for our investors.

We are hiring a Senior Low-Latency Software Engineer to join a newly formed team building a high-performance trading platform from scratch. This platform sits at the heart of QRT’s execution capabilities and is designed for ultra-low-latency, high-frequency trading. You will work on systems where performance is critical, contributing directly to how strategies are executed in live markets.

Your future role within QRT:

Design, build, and optimize greenfield, high-performance distributed trading systems in C++, with a strong focus on latency, scalability, and reliability.

Partner closely with quant researchers and trading teams to translate strategies into production systems and contribute to the overall architecture.

5+ years of experience in low-latency / high-performance C++ development.

Strong expertise in modern C++ (C++17/20/23) and systems programming.

Experience with multithreading, concurrency, and real-time systems.

Solid understanding of Linux systems and low-level performance optimization.

Your present skillset:

5+ years' experience developing high-performance applications in modern C++

Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and multithreaded programming

Solid understanding of low-latency systems and performance optimisation techniques

Experience in electronic trading systems (market data, execution, or connectivity).

Understanding of market microstructure.

Knowledge of networking (TCP/UDP) and system-level performance tuning.

Exposure to hardware acceleration (e.g. FPGA).

Interest in quantitative finance, electronic trading, or market making

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with researchers, traders, and engineers

Base salary range for this position is $180,000 to $300,000 per year.

QRT Total Compensation includes discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package.

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