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Atto Trading · 1 month ago

Team Lead C++ Developer

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$150K/yr - $300K/yr

5+ years exp

Atto Trading is a dynamic quantitative trading firm specializing in high-frequency strategies. They are looking for a Team Lead C++ Developer to modernize their trading and research platform while managing a development team and contributing to key components of the platform.

FinanceFinancial ServicesTrading Platform

Responsibilities

Lead the development of the next generation high-frequency trading platform

Build and manage a results-driven team, fostering strong teamwork

Establish coding standards, testing, and documentation practices

Ensure successful design and implementation, using modern C++ and industry best practices

Prototype key components and maintain high reliability and fault tolerance

Adapt to a fast-paced environment, evolving the platform to meet trading needs while managing technical debt

Qualification

C++HFT platform knowledgeLeadership skillsPythonMultithreadingNetworking knowledgeAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsDecision-making abilities

Required

5+ years as a Core or Quant Developer at a top HFT firm (not banks or funds) within the last 7 years

Experience with multiple components of HFT platforms, particularly critical path elements

Background in a startup phase HFT firm or trading team experience is highly desirable

Demonstrated management and leadership skills

End-to-end understanding of modern HFT platforms, including market data, order entry, threading model, research environment, simulator, and strategy API

Strong C++ (C++17 or newer)

Working knowledge of Python

Knowledge and experience in a multithreaded environment; synchronization

Good understanding of networking at the protocol level

Good usage of software development tools

Knowledge of operating systems, kernel-level understanding of device system mechanisms for Linux

Strong practical decision-making abilities

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Deep passion for trading