C++ Developer

Trexquant Investment LP

. Design, develop, and maintain high-performance C++ infrastructure supporting trading systems, including order management systems (OMS), market data, and data platforms .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $175,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in designing and developing high-performance C++ infrastructure for trading systems, with a strong focus on execution speed, memory optimization, and distributed systems. Capable of collaborating with engineering teams to enhance existing systems and contribute to new infrastructure initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Modern C++ Proficiency (C++17/20/23)Distributed Systems DevelopmentData Structures and Algorithms ExpertiseLinux Environment ExperienceNetworking Fundamentals Knowledge

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Hard Skills

C++ ProgrammingMemory ManagementMultithreadingConcurrencyExecution Speed OptimizationProduction-Quality Code WritingScalable System DesignData Platform DevelopmentOrder Management Systems (OMS)Trading Systems Knowledge

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science or Related Field

Industry Keywords

Financial TechnologyMarket DataTrading Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsLinuxC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance C++ infrastructure supporting trading systems, including order management systems (OMS), market data, and data platforms
Build and optimize scalable, distributed systems focused on execution speed, memory efficiency, reliability, and throughput
Collaborate with engineering teams and quantitative researchers to develop technical solutions, improve existing systems, and contribute to new infrastructure initiatives across the firm’s trading platform

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Computer Science or a related field, with 1–3+ years of software engineering experience or equivalent experience through advanced academic research (MS/PhD)
Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++17/20/23)
Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, memory management, multithreading, and concurrency
Demonstrated ability to write efficient, production-quality C++ code, with an emphasis on execution speed and memory optimization
Experience designing and developing distributed systems
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals
Experience developing software in a Linux environment
Experience with trading systems, market data, or financial technology is a plus, but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary plus bonus based on individual and company performance
Collaborative, casual, and friendly work environment
PPO Health, dental and vision insurance premiums fully covered for you and your dependents
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Weekly company meals