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C++ Developer - High-Frequency Trading

Phaxis LLC
  • New York, NY
  • $250,000–$350,000 Per Year
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30+ days ago
Phaxis LLC

Job Description

Salary is 250k to 350k + bonus
2 days remote and 3 days onsite

Seeking a highly skilled C++ Engineer to help build and enhance mission-critical trading infrastructure. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex performance challenges and developing systems where speed, reliability, and efficiency are paramount.

What You'll Do

" Develop and enhance low-latency trading platforms using modern C++.
" Build scalable components supporting market data processing, order routing, execution, and risk controls.
" Improve application performance through advanced optimization techniques across CPU, memory, and threading models.
" Design and maintain connectivity solutions for trading venues and market data feeds.
" Work closely with quantitative researchers, traders, and engineering teams to deliver high-performance solutions.
" Analyze, benchmark, troubleshoot, and tune production systems to reduce latency and improve throughput.
" Contribute to the stability and resiliency of real-time trading environments.

What We're Looking For

" Advanced experience developing software in modern C++ (C++17 and newer).
" Strong background in performance-sensitive, low-latency applications.
" Solid understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and network programming.
" Experience developing and tuning applications in Linux environments.
" Track record of building highly available, real-time systems handling large volumes of data and transactions.
" Previous exposure to electronic trading platforms within financial markets or digital asset environments.

Preferred Background

" Experience working within quantitative trading, market-making, hedge fund, proprietary trading, or exchange environments.
" Strong problem-solving abilities and a passion for performance optimization.
" Comfortable operating in fast-paced environments where engineering excellence directly impacts business outcomes.

Numbers & Facts

LocationNew York, NY
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$250,000–$350,000 Per Year
Company Size50 to 99 employees
Year Founded2002
Websitehttps://phaxis.com/

About Company

We stand for PERSEVERANCE, as we refuse to quit when the journey gets tough. Your gold is our mission, and we search day and night to find it.

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Benchmarkingunmatched
  • C++ Programming Languageunmatched
  • CPU (Central Processing Unit)unmatched
  • Concurrencyunmatched
  • Data Processingunmatched
  • Hedge Fundsunmatched
  • High Availabilityunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Linux Operating Systemunmatched
  • Memory Hardwareunmatched
  • Multithreaded Programmingunmatched
  • Network Programmingunmatched
  • Performance Managementunmatched
  • Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Production Systemsunmatched
  • Quantitative Researchunmatched
  • Realtime Operating Systemunmatched
  • Risk Managementunmatched
  • Scalable System Developmentunmatched
  • Software Developmentunmatched
  • Software Engineeringunmatched
  • Stock Marketunmatched
  • Trading Platformsunmatched

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