Software Engineer, C++

Overview

About Us:

Founded in 2016, Quantiq has pushed to the leading edge of high frequency derivatives trading. Our commitment to excellence at every level, positions us not just as market participants, but as formidable competitors.

We are a team of innovators, go-getters, doers, and leaders, dedicated to improving a little bit everyday. We face each challenge with expert precision and pursue excellence without limits. We value employees who love to learn and have the tenacity, curiosity, and willpower to contribute to our continuing success. If the following resonates with you, we would love to welcome you to our team.

Role Description:

As a Software Engineer, you’ll be responsible for designing, optimizing, and maintaining our core applications and infrastructure. You’ll contribute at both the system and application levels, focusing on low-latency programming, concurrency, memory optimization, and precise code design. This role demands expert knowledge of system internals and a relentless drive to push systems to their maximum performance potential.

Job Responsibilities:

• Architect and develop low-latency applications in C++, with precise tuning of memory usage, CPU affinity, and hardware interactions
• Document code intricacies, architecture decisions, and optimization strategies to foster knowledge sharing across teams
• Conduct in-depth debugging and profiling of new and legacy code, implementing fixes that maintain or enhance performance
• Evaluate system performance and refine technical operations
• Write quality, highly performant code

Qualifications:

• 2+ years in Software Engineering, preferably in low-latency or performance-sensitive environments
• Familiarity with network protocols, packet analysis, and optimization techniques for low-latency systems
• Advanced proficiency in C++
• Excellent communication skills within a collaborative environment
• Demonstrated ability to respond promptly and accurately in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong skills in solving complex mathematical and coding challenges

Please Apply If:

• You are enthusiastic about the latest developments in C++
• You have hands-on experience with high-performance infrastructure
• You enjoy performance tuning and digging into low-level system details
• You’re comfortable navigating large codebases
• You think of ways to solve complex coding challenges even when you’re off the clock