What are the responsibilities and job description for the C++ Engineer High-Performance Trading Systems position at GTechNY?
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About the Role
A leading global trading technology firm is expanding its U.S. engineering team and seeking an experienced C Engineer to design and build next-generation trading platforms. This is a strategic growth role offering exposure to equity trading systems, ultra-low-latency infrastructure, and cloud-native deployments.
What You ll Do
- Design, develop, and optimize low-latency C applications for equity trading and market data.
- Implement containerized microservices architectures for scalable, high-performance trading.
- Deploy and orchestrate services using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Integrate trading systems with AWS and Azure cloud infrastructure, ensuring secure, distributed operations.
- Collaborate with traders, quants, and DevOps to deliver production-ready solutions.
- Drive performance tuning, fault tolerance, and high availability for mission-critical platforms.
What We re Looking For
- Strong proficiency in modern C (C 17 or later) for real-time, high-throughput systems.
- Experience in equity trading technology (low-latency, order routing, execution systems).
- Hands-on expertise with Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices.
- Knowledge of AWS and/or Azure, including networking and security practices.
- Solid understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and memory optimization.
- Ability to thrive in a production-first, fast-paced environment.
Nice to Have
- Scripting skills (Python, Bash) for automation.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code.
- Exposure to high-frequency trading (HFT) or tick-level data systems.
Why Join Us
Join a high-impact engineering team building the future of trading infrastructure. We offer competitive compensation, full benefits, and a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that values innovation, technical excellence, and real-world impact.
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Salary : $140,000 - $200,000
