full-time
Senior Algo Trading / Low Latency C++ Engineer
Focus Capital Markets
- Employer
- Focus Capital Markets
- Location
- New York
- Working pattern
- hybrid
- Salary
- $400,000–$1,500,000 / year
About the role
Develop and optimize ultra-low-latency, multi-asset trading systems that support portfolio managers’ trading strategies and execution. Partner with quantitative researchers to build new applications and tools that improve their workflows and reduce latency. Requires at least five years of software engineering experience in an ultra-low-latency C++ and Linux environment, along with expertise in distributed systems and market data. A bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, mathematics, or a related field is required; trading experience, low-level or kernel programming, Python scripting, and strong interpersonal communication are also noted.