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Selby Jennings · 1 week ago

Quantitative Developer - C++

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$175K/yr - $200K/yr

Selby Jennings is a highly successful, long-standing proprietary trading firm expanding its technology team in 2026. They are seeking a talented C++ Developer to join their infrastructure group, working closely with traders to build and optimize ultra-low latency systems that power high-frequency strategies.

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Hiring Manager

Carleigh Schlissel

Responsibilities

Design and implement ultra-low latency execution engines, order routing frameworks, and messaging infrastructure in C++

Develop and optimize connectivity to multiple trading venues using industry-standard protocols and APIs

Profile and fine-tune trading applications for latency, throughput, and stability in live environments

Build tools and interfaces for historical data analysis, simulation, and performance benchmarking

Collaborate with trading and research teams to translate requirements into scalable, high-performance solutions

Qualification

C++ (C++17/20)MultithreadingAsynchronous programmingLinux internalsNetwork optimizationExchange APIsReal-time data handlingPythonEvent-driven systemsCloud platformsMarket microstructure