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C++ Engineer (HFT Trading, Fresh Graduates/ 1yr+, high-flyer & Fast career-track)

GRIT
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/22/2026

We are looking for a C Software Engineer with min 1 years of experience, a strong academic foundation, and a high-flyer trajectory to join a top-tier HFT firm to work with a world-class team of engineers and quants to re-define ultra-low latency trading.


Highlights:


  • Flat structure, high ownership, fast iteration.
  • Work with some of the brightest minds in the industry/ HFT trading system.
  • Top-of-market compensation performance-based bonuses
  • Cutting-edge infrastructure, direct-to-market latency focus


Responsibilities:


  • Design and optimize ultra-low-latency trading systems in modern C .
  • Collaborate with researchers and traders to deliver production-ready strategies.
  • Analyze performance bottlenecks and push systems to the limit.


Qualifications:


  • 1 years (No upper limit) of experience in C (C 17 or later preferred)
  • Open to Top fresh graduates too.
  • Strong CS fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, memory models)
  • Degree from a top-tier institution.
  • Internship or full-time experience in trading, hedge funds, or top tech a plus
  • Strong ownership, curiosity, and drive to make an impact
  • Proficiency in both Chinese and English to liaise with the global collaboration.


Compensation Range (as required by law):


Base salary: $90,000 – $250,000/year Performance-based bonus Competitive benefits


Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skillset, and alignment with role expectations.

Salary : $90,000 - $250,000

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