C++ Software Engineer, Equity Trading Platform

Job Category: IT & Telecommunication
Job Type: Active Full Time
Job Location: Remote

A leading global trading technology firm is expanding its U.S. engineering team and seeking an experienced C++ Engineer to design and build high-performance trading platforms. This is a strategic growth role with exposure to equity trading systems, cutting-edge infrastructure, and cloud-native deployments.

What You ll Do

  • Design, develop, and optimize low-latency C++ applications for equity trading and market data processing
  • Implement containerized microservices architectures to support scalable trading platforms
  • Leverage Docker and Kubernetes for deployment, orchestration, and service reliability
  • Work with AWS and Azure cloud environments, integrating high-throughput trading systems with secure, distributed infrastructure
  • Collaborate closely with traders, quants, and DevOps teams to deliver production-ready solutions
  • Ensure performance tuning, fault tolerance, and high availability for mission-critical trading systems

What We re Looking For

  • Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++17 or later) for real-time, high-performance applications
  • Experience in equity trading or other financial market technology (low-latency, order routing, execution systems)
  • Hands-on expertise with containersDocker, and Kubernetes for microservices architecture
  • Solid understanding of AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms, including networking and security best practices
  • Knowledge of multithreading, concurrency, and memory optimization
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a production-first, fast-paced environment

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation
  • CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code experience
  • Exposure to high-frequency trading environments or tick-level data systems

Why Join Us

You ll be part of a high-impact engineering team building next-generation trading infrastructure. We offer competitive compensation and full benefits, along with a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that values innovation and technical excellence.

Job Features

Job CategoryFinance/Trading
Pay$140,000 – $200,000
SkillsC++, low-latency, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, containers
CultureClient-Centric, Fast-Paced, Production-First

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