Core C++ Developer | Crypto HFT

New York, USA | Full-time, onsite

Compensation: $400,000–$600,000 recruiter-estimated annual total compensation (base + performance bonus). Not client-confirmed; subject to confirmation. This estimate is not a confirmed compensation offer.

About the Opportunity

Blockchain Headhunter is recruiting an exceptional Core C++ Developer for our client, a global proprietary trading firm specializing in systematic trading and digital assets.

This is an opportunity to develop and optimize the core infrastructure powering high-frequency cryptocurrency trading.

We are looking for an accomplished C++ engineer with deep expertise in low-latency systems, exchange connectivity, and performance-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimize ultra-low-latency trading infrastructure using modern C++.
• Develop high-performance market data, order execution, and risk management systems.
• Build and maintain exchange connectivity for market data and order entry.
• Optimize CPU utilization, memory management, concurrency, and network performance.
• Profile, benchmark, and debug latency-sensitive production systems.
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers, traders, and infrastructure engineers.
• Ensure reliability, scalability, and fault tolerance across trading operations.

Requirements

• Expert proficiency in modern C++ (C++17/20/23).
• Extensive experience building high-performance, low-latency systems.
• Strong knowledge of Linux, TCP/UDP networking, concurrency, and multithreading.
• Deep understanding of CPU architecture, memory optimization, and performance profiling.
• Experience with real-time, high-throughput production environments.
• Background in cryptocurrency trading, HFT, market making, or traditional electronic trading.
• Strong analytical skills, technical ownership, and a collaborative approach.

Preferred backgrounds: HFT firms, proprietary trading desks, electronic market makers, and crypto trading infrastructure teams.

Compensation & Benefits

• $400,000–$600,000 recruiter-estimated annual total compensation, including performance-based bonus. Not client-confirmed; subject to confirmation.
• Opportunity to influence core trading technology.
• Competitive paid time off.
• High-spec office and technology.
• Daily lunch provided.
• Team events, global offsites, and professional development.

Apply

Submit your CV, ideally highlighting relevant low-latency engineering projects, trading infrastructure experience, and measurable performance improvements.

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