C++ Software Engineer (USA)

Trexquant is a systematic fund at the forefront of quantitative finance, focusing on algorithmic trading and quantitative research.
Stamford, CT, USA
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
1+ year of experience
Finance

Description For C++ Software Engineer (USA)

Trexquant Investment, a growing systematic fund at the forefront of quantitative finance, is seeking a C++ Software Engineer to join their technology team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on next-generation trading systems and analytics platforms. The position involves close collaboration with quantitative researchers and traders to design, develop, and optimize high-performance systems for algorithmic trading.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining core infrastructure for trading simulations, data pipelines, and low-latency execution platforms. With a required background in C++ development, you'll be working on creating scalable, low-latency, high-throughput systems that are crucial for the company's trading operations.

Key responsibilities include designing and maintaining infrastructure for quantitative research and backtesting, optimizing data processing systems, and developing efficient data pipelines. You'll also create tools to streamline research workflows and provide essential support to the research and trading teams.

The position offers competitive compensation, including performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as fully covered health insurance for employees and dependents, commuter benefits, and weekly company meals. The hybrid work environment promotes collaboration while maintaining flexibility.

This role is perfect for someone with strong C++ skills, a passion for financial technology, and an interest in working at the intersection of quantitative finance and software engineering. Join a team of accomplished researchers and engineers in building the future of algorithmic trading systems.

Last updated 4 months ago

Responsibilities For C++ Software Engineer (USA)

  • Design, build, and maintain infrastructure for quantitative research, backtesting, and strategy deployment
  • Optimize infrastructure for large-scale data processing and complex model computations
  • Develop and optimize data loading and transformation pipelines
  • Create tools and automation scripts to streamline research workflows
  • Collaborate with quantitative researchers and traders
  • Provide ongoing support and documentation for tools, systems, and processes

Requirements For C++ Software Engineer (USA)

Python
  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
  • 1+ years of experience writing production-quality code in C++ (C++ 17/20)
  • Experience designing and optimizing low-latency and high-throughput systems
  • Experience with Python programming (plus)
  • Experience in alpha/strategy research infrastructure or data pipeline development (big plus)

Benefits For C++ Software Engineer (USA)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Commuter Benefits
  • Competitive salary plus bonus based on individual and company performance
  • Collaborative, Casual, and friendly work environment
  • PPO Health, dental and vision insurance fully covered for employees and dependents
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Weekly company meals

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