C++ Engineering Lead - HFT Environment

Engineering Team Lead - C++ Developer - New York

We are looking for an established Lead C++ Developer with experience driving technical direction while still writing mission-critical code within a HFT environment.

This 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 :

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.