Software Developer
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Designs, optimizes, and maintains core low-latency trading applications and infrastructure, focusing on performance tuning, concurrency, and memory optimization in C++ and Python.
About this role
Quantiq specializes in high frequency derivatives trading in the largest markets worldwide. Our approach is rigorous and pragmatic, driven by technological expertise and analytics, informed by real-world experience. We value employees who love to learn and have the tenacity, curiosity, and willpower to contribute to our continuing success.
We are a small but passionate team, dedicated to enhancing and refining our tried and true methods as we commit to our ongoing growth and performance.
Role Description:
As a Software Developer, you’ll be responsible for designing, optimizing, and maintaining our core applications and infrastructure. Working alongside a skilled team of developers, you’ll contribute at both the system and application levels, focusing on low-latency programming, concurrency, memory optimization, and precise code design. This role demands expert knowledge of system internals and a relentless drive to push systems to their maximum performance potential. If the following resonates with you, we would love to welcome you to our team.
Job Responsibilities:
- Architect and develop low-latency applications in C++ and Python, with precise tuning of memory usage, CPU affinity, and hardware interactions
- Document code intricacies, architecture decisions, and optimization strategies to foster knowledge sharing across teams
- Conduct in-depth debugging and profiling of new and legacy code, implementing fixes that maintain or enhance performance
- Evaluate system performance and refine technical operations
- Write quality, highly performant code (C++ or Python)
Qualifications:
- 5+ years in Software Development, preferably in low-latency or performance-sensitive environments
- Familiarity with network protocols, packet analysis, and optimization techniques for low-latency systems
- Advanced proficiency in Python and/or C++
- Excellent communication skills within a collaborative environment
- Demonstrated ability to respond promptly and accurately in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong skills in solving complex mathematical and coding challenges
Please Apply If:
- You are enthusiastic about the latest developments in C++ and Python
- You have hands-on experience with high-performance infrastructure
- You enjoy performance tuning and digging into low-level system details
- You’re comfortable navigating large codebases
- You think of ways to solve complex coding challenges even when you’re off the clock
Please note: The use of AI tools during applications, assessments, and interviews is strictly prohibited. Quantiq utilizes various methods to determine candidate authenticity. Use of these tools at any time may result in the disqualification of your candidacy.
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