Software Engineer, C++
Software Engineer, C++
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$ 150000 - 300000
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Job Description
Aquatic was founded with a shared passion for tackling some of the most complex challenges in one of the worlds most competitive arenasglobal financial markets. From the very beginning we have been driven by a deep commitment to applying cuttingedge scientific research and technological innovation to deliver unparalleled performance. Our journey is one of continuous growth and exploration marked by a spirit of curiosity and relentless drive for excellence.
Aquatic Capital Management is seeking a C Software Engineer to join our Market Data team. In this role youll build and maintain realtime market data infrastructure that delivers clean reliable and lowlatency data to research and trading systems. Youll work closely with researchers and technologists across the firm to ensure optimal system performance and data quality.
Role Details:
- Design and develop performant C applications to process realtime market data from global exchanges
- Build tools that enable seamless automated and reproducible deployment of models into live trading environments.
- Enhance the performance reliability scalability and throughput of realtime trading systems.
- Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers to improve the profitability and effectiveness of trading strategies.
- Work closely with strategy and trading desks to ensure alignment of data delivery with trading objectives
Technical Experience:
- 5 years of professional experience writing highperformance C (C14/17/20)
- Deep understanding of market data order books and exchange microstructure
- Strong familiarity with Linux systems programming networking and multithreading
- Passion for clean wellarchitected code and systems design
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field; advanced degree a plus
- Background in quantitative or systematic trading environments preferred
- Involvement with systems tied to strategy performance or PnL outcomes would be nice to have
Candidate Qualities:
- Strong bias for action
- Driven by accountability and internal urgency
- Desire to independently seek best solutions
- Preference for working in a team that focuses on delivering results aligned with Research goals
- Comfortable providing and receiving actionable feedback in a collaborative team setting
- Motivated by an ambitious environment and driven colleagues
The base salary for this role is anticipated to be between $150000 and $300000 which is based on information at the time of posting. This position may also be eligible for additional forms of compensation such as a discretionary bonus and benefits. Discretionary bonus can be a significant portion of total compensation. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors including their unique skills qualifications and relevant experience.
Benefits:
- Benefits: Fully paid medical dental and vision for employees and dependents competitive 401k plan employerpaid life & disability insurance
- Perks: Wellness programs casual dress snacks lunch game room team and company events
- Development: Open environment to maximize learning and knowledge sharing
- Time: Generous PTO paid holidays competitive paid caregiver leaves
Aquatic Capital
This role represents a unique opportunity to join a quantitative investment manager in its early stage of growth. The firms culture will be shaped by collaboration meritocracy ambition and calm determination.
Aquatic is a proud equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity/expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Employment Type
Full Time
