C++ Developer (Market Data) - Hedge Fund
C++ Developer (Market Data) - Hedge Fund
Responsibilities:
- Architect, implement, monitor, and support low latency C++ systems.
- Collaborate with hardware and software developers to build real-time market data systems.
- Drive new technical initiatives and contribute to the team's direction.
- Develop systems for historical market data and trading simulations.
- Design and implement a low latency high-frequency trading platform.
- Optimize the platform using advanced techniques to minimize latency.
- Build and maintain automated test and benchmark frameworks.
- Test and benchmark different feed handlers on various hardware.
- Support and manage real-time market data environments.
- Automate support and management capabilities for the market data platform.
- Liaise with users, including portfolio managers and trading desks.
- Enhance processes related to market data platform operations.
Qualifications:
- Degree in computer science or related field.
- Strong background in data structures, algorithms, and C++.
- Good understanding of Linux system internals and networking.
- Deep understanding of CPU architecture.
- Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Knowledge of Java, Python, Perl, or shell scripts.
- Experience with complex market data systems.
- Technical experience supporting global market data environments.
- Strong understanding of market data concepts and functionality.
- Hands-on Site Reliability Engineering or DevOps skills.
- Experience with monitoring and metrics for distributed market data platforms.
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