Overview:
This deeply innovative prop trading firm is seeking engineers with experience working on a high/mid frequency equities trading system to spearhead the greenfield build of their US equities trading desk. This will be a high-impact role, allowing for collaboration and exposure to all aspects of the business with scope for both ownership and leadership.
Main responsibilities:
- Design, develop and maintain high-performance trading systems using C++.
- Role to be crafted around the individual, based on which aspects of the trading system you have previously owned/are most interested in building.
- Primarily the focus will be on exchange connectivity, market access and ensuring full understanding of the US equities market.
The ideal candidate will have:
- BSc/MSc/PhD in Computer Science or other related STEM discipline.
- 3+ years of industry experience, building and optimizing trading systems for US equities.
- Expert coding skills, ideally low-level systems experience. Can be coding in C/C#/Java/Python but must be open to pivoting into a C++ focus.
- Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.
Pre-Application:
- This is a permanent position with a highly competitive salary and benefits package.
- Please do not apply for this role if you're looking for a contract or solely remote work.
- Please ensure you meet the required experience section before applying.
- Your application is subject to our privacy policy which can be found here: https://www.thurnpartners.com/privacy-policy