Quant Developer - C++ - Crypto - NYC

Senior C++ Trading Engineer – Hybrid NYC (4 days onsite)

A systematic crypto trading firm managing ~$100M AUM with consistent ~40% annualized returns. Our team of engineers, quants, and researchers builds low-latency systems and data-driven strategies across global digital asset markets.

The Role: We’re hiring a Senior C++ Trading Engineer to push the boundaries of performance in our trading infrastructure. You’ll design and optimize ultra-low-latency systems, integrate Python-based quant models, and work closely with researchers to deploy new strategies across alt-coin and futures markets.

Responsibilities:

• Build and optimize real-time C++ trading systems and exchange connectivity.

• Integrate and productionize Python quant models into live trading environments.

• Explore Rust components for performance-critical modules.

• Collaborate with quants to design, backtest, and launch new arbitrage and market-making strategies.

• Enhance system observability, fault tolerance, and scalability.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of C++ development experience in low-latency or real-time environments.

• Proven experience in high-performance trading, crypto, or HPC systems.

• Strong understanding of networking, concurrency, and hardware-level optimization.

• Familiarity with Python and Rust for systems integration.

• Based in NYC area or open to hybrid work (4 days onsite).

Benefits:

• $200k base salary + up to 100% performance bonus (W2).

• Collaborative, high-trust culture with strong work-life balance.

• Cutting-edge tech stack and direct impact on live trading performance.

• Tight-knit, performance-driven team with startup agility.