Low Latency Software Engineer C

A global systematic hedge fund based in Chicago is recruiting a software Engineering that is core to the business and systematic trading team. By designing and implementing real-time systems, the engineers are solving some of the world’s most complex financial problems. You will be an enthusiastic, intelligent software engineer who can solve real-world problems.

Equities, FX, Futures, Options, Fixed income, C , ultra-low latency trading.

The Role:

• Design, develop, and fine-tune high-performance, ultra-low latency trading systems using C .
• Identifying and implementing improvements that slash latency and boost throughput.
• Work hand-in-hand with top traders, brilliant researchers, and talented engineers to bring ground-breaking solutions to life.
• Tackle and resolve performance bottlenecks and technical hurdles.

Required skills and experience:

• Experience in C development in a Linux environment, with a strong focus on low-latency systems.
• Deep understanding of operating systems, networking, and hardware optimization.
• Experience with multi-threading, concurrency, and high-performance computing.
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Experience in financial services or high-frequency trading environments.
• Familiarity with network protocols and low-level programming.
• Knowledge of Python or other scripting languages for automation and testing.