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C++ Software Engineer - Core Trading Technology

Qube Research & Technologies
Location
Chicago
Posted
13 days ago
Department
Core-Technology
Salary
$150,000 to $220,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 2+ years of professional C++/C development experience on Linux
  • Strong expertise in TCP, UDP, multicast, and performance trade-offs in low-latency networks
  • Experience building and operating high-throughput distributed systems in production
  • Familiarity with scalable I/O models (e.g., epoll, io_uring), lock-free structures, and concurrent programming
  • Deep attention to detail with a rigorous approach to performance troubleshooting and optimisation
  • Proficiency in system-level tools (e.g., gdb, perf, tcpdump, valgrind, wireshark)
Nice to have
  • Scripting experience (e.g., Python, Bash)
  • Exposure to CI/CD or observability tooling
  • Prior exposure to electronic trading or exchange-facing systems
What the job really is

As a C++ Software Engineer on the Core Trading Platform team, you will design and implement low-latency trading systems on Linux, focusing on performance and reliability. Your role involves engineering scalable distributed systems for real-time trading, analyzing system behavior, and optimizing code to enhance throughput and reduce latency. You will engage throughout the software lifecycle, collaborating with developers, traders, and operations to ensure the platform operates efficiently in live trading environments.

Benefits
  • Base salary range of $150,000 to $220,000 per year
  • Discretionary performance-based bonuses
  • Competitive benefits package
Things to weigh
  • Base salary range provided, but no specific details on bonuses or benefits
  • Focus on low-latency systems may imply high-pressure work environment
  • Requires deep technical expertise, which may limit broader software development exposure
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