C++ Lead Engineer
(Trading team)
We are looking for a Lead C++ engineer to join and lead a part of our Trading Systems team.
You'll work on everything from kernel-level tuning and modern C++ systems architecture to quantitative development and cutting-edge ML applications. Beyond coding, you’ll set technical direction, mentor engineers, and collaborate with traders, researchers, and infrastructure teams to design end-to-end solutions.
You'll work on everything from kernel-level tuning and modern C++ systems architecture to quantitative development and cutting-edge ML applications. Beyond coding, you’ll set technical direction, mentor engineers, and collaborate with traders, researchers, and infrastructure teams to design end-to-end solutions.
software development
Amsterdam, fulltime
Responsibilities
— Lead the design and development of high-performance, low-latency trading systems in modern C++;

— Bring the trading strategies of our Research teams to life through technology;

— Own system architecture decisions and oversee their implementation across the team;

— Drive latency optimizations across the stack, including memory models, CPU cache usage, networking, and FPGA offloading;

— Collaborate cross-functionally with trading, quant research, and platform engineering to identify and deliver impactful improvements;

— Cultivate a strong engineering culture focused on performance, quality, and knowledge sharing;

— Coach and mentor engineers, support career growth, and guide technical problem-solving.

Responsibilities
— Lead the design and development of high-performance, low-latency trading systems in modern C++;
— Bring the trading strategies of our Research teams to life through technology;
— Own system architecture decisions and oversee their implementation across the team;
— Drive latency optimizations across the stack, including memory models, CPU cache usage, networking, and FPGA offloading;
— Collaborate cross-functionally with trading, quant research, and platform engineering to identify and deliver impactful improvements;
— Cultivate a strong engineering culture focused on performance, quality, and knowledge sharing;
— Coach and mentor engineers, support career growth, and guide technical problem-solving.
Requirements
— 6+ years of professional C++ development experience with a strong emphasis on modern C++ (C++17/20/23);

— Proven track record of technical leadership: architecture, code review, and mentoring;

— Deep understanding of systems-level programming, OS internals;

— Experience building high-throughput, and fault-tolerant systems;

— Excellent communication skills — able to clearly convey technical ideas and align cross-functional teams.

Requirements
— 6+ years of professional C++ development experience with a strong emphasis on modern C++ (C++17/20/23);
— Proven track record of technical leadership: architecture, code review, and mentoring;
— Deep understanding of systems-level programming, OS internals;
— Experience building high-throughput, and fault-tolerant systems;
— Excellent communication skills — able to clearly convey technical ideas and align cross-functional teams.
Would be great if you had this
— Experience in developing low latency systems;

— Competency in Python;

— Experience being on duty;

— Experience with network stack: L1, L2, TCP, UDP;

— Expertise in modern x86-x64 architecture;

— Any experience in competitive programming contests (IOI, ICPC, hashcode) or CTFs.

Would be great if you had this
— Experience in developing low latency systems;

— Competency in Python;

— Experience being on duty;

— Experience with network stack: L1, L2, TCP, UDP;

— Expertise in modern x86-x64 architecture;

— Any experience in competitive programming contests (IOI, ICPC, hashcode) or CTFs.
What we offer
— High base salary and social benefits;

— Tuition reimbursement, conference and training sponsorship;

— Comprehensive health insurance;

— Reimbursement for sports activities;

— Engaging in corporate events twice a year;

— High level of influence and ownership of the process;

— Work closely with experienced team in a flat organizational structure;

— Flexible workflow (lack of formalism and bureaucracy, no pressure and over-management) and working schedule.
What we offer
— High base salary and social benefits;
— Tuition reimbursement, conference and training sponsorship;
— Comprehensive health insurance;
— Reimbursement for sports activities;
— Engaging in corporate events twice a year;
— High level of influence and ownership of the process;
— Work closely with experienced team in a flat organizational structure;
— Flexible workflow (lack of formalism and bureaucracy, no pressure and over-management) and working schedule.
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