C++ Market Data Engineer

Trexquant Investment LP

. Write efficient, scalable, and maintainable code with a strong focus on performance, testing, and code quality .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in C++ development for low-latency, high-throughput market data infrastructure, with a strong focus on performance, testing, and code quality. Proficient in collaborating with quantitative researchers and troubleshooting production issues in a fast-paced trading environment.

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C++ Development (14, 17, 20)Real-Time Market Data InfrastructureConcurrency and Lock-Free AlgorithmsPython Scripting for AutomationSerialization Formats (FAST, SBE, Protocol Buffers)

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Hard Skills

C++Low-Latency SystemsHigh-Throughput SystemsConcurrencyLock-Free AlgorithmsMemory-Model SemanticsCompiler OptimizationsMarket Data InfrastructureTestingPerformance Optimization

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingOwnership MindsetAbility to Thrive in Fast-Paced Environment

Tools & Technologies

Time-Series DatabasesIn-Memory CachesPython

Industry Keywords

Market DataEquitiesFuturesOptionsGlobal Venues

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Write efficient, scalable, and maintainable code with a strong focus on performance, testing, and code quality
Design and build high-performance market data infrastructure in modern C++ for equities, futures, and options across global venues
Build reusable libraries for decoding, normalizing, publishing, and consuming market data
Partner closely with quantitative researchers to understand downstream data requirements
Troubleshoot production issues and ensure reliable 24/7 market data infrastructure

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
3+ years of professional C++ (14,17,20) development experience focused on low-latency, high-throughput systems
Proven track record building or maintaining real-time market-data feed infrastructure
Strong grasp of concurrency, lock-free algorithms, memory-model semantics, and compiler optimizations
Familiarity with serialization formats (FAST, SBE, Protocol Buffers) and time-series databases or in-memory caches
Comfort with scripting in Python for prototyping, testing, and ops automation
Excellent problem-solving skills, ownership mindset, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced trading environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
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