Graviton Research Capital - Software Engineer - FPGA Design

Graviton is a privately funded quantitative trading firm striving for excellence in financial markets research.

We trade across a multitude of asset classes and trading venues using a gamut of concepts and techniques ranging from time series analysis, filtering, classification, stochastic models, pattern recognition, to statistical inference, analyzing terabytes of data to come up with ideas to identify pricing anomalies in financial markets.

Position Overview : We are seeking a highly skilled C++ Low Latency Infrastructure Engineer to join our dynamic team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in C++ development and experience in designing and optimizing low-latency systems.

You will play a critical role in developing and maintaining the core trading infrastructure that powers our trading strategies.

Your Objectives

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, low-latency trading systems using C++.
• Ensure that our systems meet the rigorous demands of high-frequency trading.
• Monitor and manage the trading infrastructure to ensure its reliability and availability.
• Perform proactive maintenance and upgrades to prevent issues.
• Develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies to ensure the trading systems' robustness and stability.
• Conduct stress tests and simulations to validate performance under high-load conditions.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex issues related to trading systems, network performance, and hardware configurations.
• Provide timely resolutions to minimize trading disruptions.
• Collaborate with quantitative analysts and traders to implement and integrate trading algorithms into the infrastructure.
  
  

Your Skills & Talents

Education : Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in C++ development with a focus on low-latency, high-performance systems.
  
  

Skills

• Experience in C/C++ and object-oriented programming.
• Deep understanding of low-latency design principles.
• Familiarity with network programming, multi-threading, and real-time systems.
• Experience with hardware-aware programming and interfacing with FPGA/ASIC technologies is a plus.
• Knowledge of trading protocols and APIs, such as FIX, is advantageous.
• Experience with performance profiling tools, debuggers, and system monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with trading platforms and order management systems is a plus.
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical teams.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to high-quality, reliable code.
• Employment opportunities and job offers at Graviton Research Capital will always come from Graviton Research Capitals Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.
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