C++ Software Engineer, FX, Orders

C++ Software Engineer, FX, Orders

We seek a driven and talented Senior Software Engineer to join our Order Connectivity team. Our Software Engineers thrive on pushing the limits of technology to produce state-of-the-art applications for TT's platform, which is the front-end screen of choice for professional derivatives traders worldwide. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will work on our award-winning trading platform which incorporates robust, high-performance tools for spread trading, strategy creation, algorithmic and automated trading, black-box execution, high-frequency proximity-based trading, and more.

What Will You Be Involved With?

Code day-to-day in C++ and other programming languages in a real-time, multi-threaded, low-latency software architecture.

Design and implement complex software including exchange gateways and new features.

Work in a highly collaborative team and participate in design discussions, detailed code reviews, and architecture decisions.

Analyze stack traces, core dumps, and production incident reports from traders and support teams.

Write high-level design documents and thorough documentation.

Ensure software quality by developing integration and unit tests.

Perform memory and resource management analysis as well as performance tuning.

Actively propose fixes and enhancements to existing trading systems.

Adhere to release and sprint planning with the Quality Assurance Group and Project Management.

What You Bring To The Table

A minimum of 5 years of extensive and proven development experience with C++ (ideally utilizing C++ 11 or higher).

Experience contributing to large, sophisticated code bases.

Proficient with areas such as C++ template programming, multithreading, and memory management.

Proficient in debugging methods and tools (GDB, Address Sanitizer, etc.).

Proficient in multi-threaded applications with a focus on performance.

Experience developing components in a distributed system.

Clean coding style with emphasis on readability.

Familiarity with Git is a plus.

Familiarity with networking and network protocols is a plus (e.g. message framing, session management, etc).

Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements and working application code.

Experience in the trading industry (specifically order routing) and with industry protocols such as FIX is strongly preferred.

Experience with Linux is strongly preferred.

Knowledge of Python is a plus.

Experience with automated testing and unit testing is a plus.

Familiarity with agile/iterative development methodologies.

What We Bring To The Table

Fintech Market Leader: Join a global fintech leader in capital markets software and analytics. TT's cutting-edge SaaS platform serves a broad range of clients across asset classes and geographies, positioning us as a critical player in the industry's evolution.

High-Impact Role: This is a strategic role with significant exposure. You will work directly with TT's Chief Corporate Strategy and executive team on deals that shape the future of our company, making a tangible impact on our growth trajectory and the broader market.

Growth & Innovation: TT is private-equity backed, with strong investor support to fuel growth and innovation. We have a bold roadmap (organically and via acquisitions) to expand our platform's capabilities and global reach. You will be at the forefront of evaluating and executing opportunities in emerging areas like AI, analytics, and new asset classes.

Collaborative Culture: Be part of a high-caliber, collaborative team that values initiative, open ideas, and agile execution. Our leadership prioritizes strategic thinking coupled with execution, creating an ideal environment for driven individuals. We celebrate successes and learn quickly from challenges, all in pursuit of building the "operating system of capital markets"

Professional Growth: We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing professional development opportunities. As we grow, so will your career. This role offers a path to increased responsibility and leadership within TT's organization.

Trading Technologies (TT) is an equal-opportunity employer. Equal employment has been, and continues to be, a required practice at the Company. Trading Technologies' practice of equal employment opportunity is to recruit, hire, train, promote, and base all employment decisions on ability rather than race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender orientation, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected status. Additionally, TT participates in the E-Verify Program for US offices.