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Junior C++ Developer

Balyasny Asset Management L.P.
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/28/2026

We are seeking aspiring C engineers to join our Systematic technology team, focused on building modern low latency, high availability research and trading infrastructure.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design & Development: Architect, develop, and optimize low latency trading components and infrastructure, with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability.
  • Market Access: Integrate and maintain connectivity to global exchanges and liquidity venues. Develop and maintain order management systems (OMS), including order routing, risk checks, and real-time state management.
  • Performance Tuning: Profile, benchmark, and tune systems for ultra-low latency and high throughput.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with quantitative researchers, systematic portfolio managers, traders, and other technologists to deliver solutions aligned with business needs.
  • Reliability: Ensure high availability and resiliency of trading systems, including participation in on-call support rotations as needed.
  • Greenfield build out: Evaluate and incorporate new technologies and best practices to maintain a competitive edge in technology.


Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, distributed systems, and software design.
  • Desire to learn, grow and excel in low level C .
  • Familiarity with automated testing, CI/CD, and best practices for building robust, fault-tolerant systems.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global team environment.

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