Atto Trading

FinTech

C++Developer

$175–250k New York, New York, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“C++ Developer at Atto Trading. Skills: HFT platforms, Trading systems, Low-latency C++. Develop trading platforms. Sustain trading platforms”

Industry & Context.

FinTech
Problems you'll solve

Critical mindset

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2+ years experience HFT platforms, 2+ years experience trading systems, Experience C/C++, Experience modern C++, Experience Linux environment, Experience profiling, Experience optimization, Understanding OOP principles, Understanding Multithreading principles, Understanding IPC principles, Bachelor's degree or higher, Attention to detail, Ability to work high standards, Critical mindset, Ability manage multiple tasks, Fast-paced environment

Nice to Have

Knowledge operating systems, Kernel-level understanding Linux, Knowledge Financial Instruments, Experience market data protocols, Experience order entry protocols

What You'll Do.

Develop trading platforms

Sustain trading platforms

Support trading platforms

Enhance platform performance

Enhance platform functionality

Enhance platform stability

Participate code reviews

Research platform improvements

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

International team; Learning and collaboration

Full Job Description

About Us: Atto Trading, a dynamic quantitative trading firm founded in 2010 and leading in global high-frequency strategies, is looking for a C++ Software Engineer to join our team in New York.We are expanding an international, diverse team, with experts in trading, statistics, engineering, and technology. Our disciplined approach combined with rapid market feedback allows us to quickly turn ideas into profit. Our environment of learning and collaboration allows us to solve some of the world’s hardest problems, together. As a small firm, we remain nimble and hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity, ingenuity, and effort. Position Highlights: We are modernizing our trading and research platform to scale our alpha trading business. The platform will enable researchers to explore, test, and deploy sophisticated signals, models, and strategies across asset classes, in a robust, fully automated manner, while remaining within highly competitive latency targets. You will be responsible for building, maintaining, and supporting the platform that makes this possible. Responsibilities: Develop, sustain, and support one of the leading global trading platforms with low-latency C/C++ systems for high-frequency trading (HFT), while consistently enhancing its performance, functionality, and stability. Conduct thorough testing and participate in comprehensive code reviews. Implement interfaces with advanced networking hardware (FPGA, kernel-bypassing drivers) Demonstrate proactive decision-making and self-direction, while recognizing when to seek guidance. Research platform performance improvements Requirements: 2+ years of experience with developing HFT platforms and trading systems Experience working with C/C++, especially modern C++ in a Linux environment Experience in profiling and optimization Understanding the principles of OOP, Multithreading, and IPC Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field Attention to detail, abi

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