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Low Level C++ Software Engineer (High Frequency Trading)

NJF Global Holdings Ltd
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2025

Low Level C Software Engineer (High Frequency Trading)

Salary : $200k-300k

Total Compensation : $500k-1M (depending on experience and seniority)

A leading proprietary trading firm is seeking a C Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize low-latency trading systems.

This role involves working closely with research, systems, and operations teams to implement and enhance automated trading algorithms.

Core responsibilities :

  • Develop and maintain high-performance C trading software including infrastructure and connectivity driving trading in the nanosecond limitations.
  • Optimize system performance with focus on low latency

Candidates will need to be extremely proficient with low level C showcasing expertise across areas such as low latency, multithreading, lockless programming and concurrency.

Prior finance / trading experience is not a necessity.

Salary : $200,000 - $300,000

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