C++ Engineering Lead

We are looking for an established Lead C++ Developer with experience driving technical direction while still writing mission-critical code. This is an opportunity to join an established quantitative trading firm at a key inflection point – a genuine startup-style opportunity to lead the build of a next-generation high-frequency trading platform with full ownership and impact.

You will shape the architecture, roadmap, and core components of a cutting-edge research and trading stack whilst leading a small, highly skilled team, staying hands-on, building systems that enable researchers and traders to deploy sophisticated signals and strategies at scale.

What you’ll work on:

• Defining architecture, coding standards, testing practices, and long-term technical direction
• Managing and mentoring a high-performing engineering team
• Prototyping and delivering core platform components using modern C++
• Iterating quickly on the platform while maintaining a strong technical foundation

What you’ll need:

• 5+ years as a Developer at a top HFT firm
• Deep C++ expertise (C++17 or newer)
• Experience with multithreading, synchronisation, and Linux internals
• Working Python knowledge and strong tooling discipline
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and grow a technical team

Location: New York

If you’re excited by the idea of leading a build that will define the future of a global trading platform – while still coding at the highest level – reach out and I’ll share more about the role and team.