Software Engineer

Posted 5 days ago

njf global holdingsNew York (NY)

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$180k - $270k

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About the role

C++ Software Engineer – Low Latency

Salary: $180k - $270kTotal compensation: flexible – based on experience and seniority

A leading quantitative trading firm is expanding its technology team in New York and is looking for a talented C++ Software Engineer to work on high-performance systems supporting global trading strategies. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and work on technically challenging problems where performance, scalability and microseconds matter.

The Role: Build and optimise ultra-low-latency C++ systems. Develop high-performance infrastructure for real-time trading. Work across C++, Linux, networking, memory and concurrency. Collaborate closely with traders, researchers and engineers. Improve system performance, reliability and scalability. Help build and scale technology within a growing New York team.

What We’re Looking For: Strong C++ and Linux experience. Experience with low-latency or high-performance systems. Strong knowledge of multithreading, concurrency and performance optimisation. Background in networking, distributed systems or systems programming is a plus. Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for challenging technical problems.

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