Associate Director, Python Developer - Low-latency Trading Systems

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Capital Markets Technology is seeking a strong Senior Low Latency Engineer to develop multi-asset trading infrastructure utilizing C , low-latency messaging and high performance data structures.

What will you do?

• Design and implement services for trading such as market data, order management, messaging layer, security reference data systems, position keeping systems, and services for user interfaces (C , Python)
• Work with quants, traders, and other stakeholders to design, implement and test technology used in trading
• Participate in DevOps (continuous integration pipeline, code quality tools, release methodologies)
• Maintain, enhance, and refactor the existing trading and execution systems and services.
• In this role, you will communicate and interact frequently with RBC partners and/or employees located across Canada and/or worldwide.
  
  

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field 5 years of experience building highly performant, low-latency systems on Linux platform
• Proficient in C programming. Must have ability to use the right construct for the problem and ability to determine the appropriate C construct when building code.
• Knowledge of the Standard Template Library (STL), multi-threaded programming and unit testing in C
• Experience in scripting and database query coding is required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work in fast-paced environments delivering quality solutions.
  
  

Nice-to-have

• Familiarity with data-oriented design principles
  
  

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $135,000 - $225,000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs. This salary range does not include other elements of total compensation, including a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) program with company-matching contributions; health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and paid time-off plan.
  
  

RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:

• Drives RBC’s high performance culture.
• Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals.
• Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value.
  
  

Job Skills

Active Learning, Application Integrations, Detail-Oriented, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Additional Job Details

Address:

GOLDMAN SACHS TOWER, 30 HUDSON STREET:JERSEY CITY

City:

Jersey City

Country:

United States of America

Work hours/week:

40

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-03-04

Application Deadline:

2026-05-01

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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