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C++ Software Engineer | Chicago/NYC- Global Quant Firm

Oxford Knight
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/8/2026
Salary: up to 200k bonus

Summary

Leading HFT fund looking for a talented C Software Engineer to join the Core Development team, a global group of technologists responsible for architecting, building and maintaining the algorithmic trading platform.

In this role, you'll focus on C functionality and be tasked with creating and optimising scalable, multi-tiered applications and infrastructure.

Technology is prized by the traders as crucial to their continued success. Unique in their field, this global firm combines the lively, positive spirit of a start-up with the stability of a longer-established player.

This role would suit someone who is able to solve difficult technical problems in a fast-paced and energetic environment.

Requirements
  • Minimum 2 years' C programming experience in a Linux environment
  • Solid understanding of computer systems - operating systems, networks, performance optimization, etc.
  • Deep-level knowledge of object oriented design and multithreaded programming
  • Experience in creating/supporting cross-platform multithreaded applications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or related field)

NB: Please don ' t apply if you are a fresh graduate.

Benefits
  • Competitive base salary & bonus
  • Enormous opportunity to grow and have an impact
  • Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
  • Free breakfast, lunch and dinner


Whilst we carefully review all applications, to all jobs, due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful.

Contact
If this sounds like you, or you'd like to know more, please get in touch.

Andy Stirling-Martin

44 (0)20 3137 9579
linkedin.com/in/andrew-stirling-martin-7664a946

Salary : $200,000

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