Senior C++ Engineer - Core Systems
fionicsNew York (NY)
About the role
A crypto-native market maker running systematic strategies across dozens of venues, on and off chain. They're hiring a senior C++ engineer to anchor and lead the core systems group in New York. This is the person the rest of engineering looks to. Why it's worth a lookA leadership seat on the systems a market maker lives or dies on. You set the technical standard for the core group. Real influence. The team is young and strong and needs a senior hand to lead it. You shape how things get built, not just keep them running. Heavy investment in high-performance, low-latency infrastructure. Serious engineering across dozens of markets. Peers out of top traditional finance firms. Research-first, well capitalised, regulated and maturing fast.
What we're looking for:
7 to 12+ years in C++ from a tier-1 HFT or prop firm Deep low-latency core systems experience Someone who leads and mentors while still in the code every day The bar is high. This is a seat for a top systems engineer who wants to lead. Comp Comp is not the constraint for the right person. They can also be patient on notice periods and non-competes. To apply Apply now or reach out to Henry Lenehan
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