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R&D Software Engineer (C++)

Fintal Partners · Chicago, IL

Spotted 26m agoFull-time

Job details

Employment
Full-time
Posted
Oct 11, 2026
Last confirmed open
Oct 12, 2026
Job description

About this role

A leading high frequency trading firm is seeking an R&D Software Engineer to join its core technology team. This role is focused on building cutting-edge, low-latency systems that directly drive trading performance. You'll work closely with hardware and trading teams to design and implement software that pushes the limits of speed and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop high-performance, low-latency software systems for trading infrastructure
  • Write modern, production-quality C++ code with a focus on performance and reliability
  • Collaborate with hardware and systems teams to optimize code for custom hardware platforms
  • Analyze system performance and identify opportunities for latency reduction
  • Contribute to the design and architecture of next-generation trading systems

Requirements:

  • Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++17/20 preferred)
  • Experience building low-latency, high-performance systems
  • Familiarity with writing software that interfaces closely with hardware platforms (FPGAs, NICs, custom ASICs, or similar)
  • Strong problem-solving skills and an interest in performance optimization
  • Background in high frequency trading, networking, or real-time systems is a plus.
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