C++ developer

We are looking for a seasoned C++ Engineer to join our Trading Systems team. The team is exploring ways to make trading systems more efficient, squeezing the most out of modern hardware and going all the way from low-level assembly optimizations, to Linux kernel tweaks and offloading parts of data processing to FPGAs. The system that the team is working on powers the company’s trading operations, so you will literally work at the heart of the company, and will have a direct impact on our trading performance, efficiency, and profitability.

You will work alongside very talented engineers, including two ICPC gold medalists and winners of numerous CTF competitions.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain high-performance trading systems using modern C++ and Python for various exchanges;
• Conduct production tests to evaluate protocols, feeds, and competitiveness, with a focus on optimising and increasing the fill ratio;
• Develop low-latency inference solutions for diverse hardware environments;
• Select optimal hardware and software configurations to meet latency and performance requirements;
• Collaborate closely with researchers, business development teams, and other stakeholders to refine and improve the overall trading process.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of professional experience as a C++-developer;
• Proficiency in C++ / modern C++ (C++17 and newer);
• Strong understanding of operating systems, networks, performance optimization;
• Linux expertise;
• Experience contributing to projects with complex architecture and high load;
• Strong expertise in algorithms and data structures;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and efficiently multi-task;
• Ability to communicate effectively within your team and with other teams.
  

Would be a plus

• Experience in developing low latency systems;
• Competency in Python;
• Experience being on duty;
• Experience with network stack: L1, L2, TCP, UDP;
• Expertise in modern x86-x64 architecture;
• Any experience in competitive programming contests (IOI, ICPC, hashcode) or CTFs.
  

We expect

• Ability to work at a fast-paced environment, juggle multiple daily tasks and deadlines;
• Intellectually curious, with a desire to learn new skills;
• Ability to communicate effectively within your team and with other teams;
• Ability to share new knowledge and skills with the team.
  

What we offer

• High base salary and social benefits;
• Generous bonus structure. We are very flexible in discussing salary and conditions of employment;
• Cutting-edge hardware and software in production as well as high technical expertise of the company which allows implementation of bold ideas and boosting great results. Ownership over initiatives that directly solve business problems;
• Ability to trade on dozens of international exchanges;
• Flexible workflow (lack of formalism and bureaucracy, no pressure and over-management) and working schedule;
• Tuition reimbursement, conference and training sponsorship.