Desired Skills and Experience

  • Build, design and support low-latency middleware under the guidance of Architecture team
  • Enhance the next-generation messaging router for Linux support
  • Convert a proprietary in-memory real-time database to run on Linux
  • Understand different trading strategies/tactics and contribute by recommending enhancements to them
  • Work in a fast moving and rapidly changing environment using agile methodology
  • Solve highly technical and complex problems on multiple projects
  • Analyze feature specifications and be actively involved with product management in refining these specs
  • Conduct system modeling, prototyping and analysis while designing software applications
  • Participate in recommending new technologies and next generation features
  • A bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Computer Science, MIS or related field with 5+ years of experience
  • Extensive development experience in object oriented programming using C++
  • Experience working on one or more the following distributions: Ubantu, Debian, red Hat enterprise Linux/CentOS
  • Experience with Python and/or Perl, Shell scripting, and object oriented programming
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with ability to work both independently and in a team environment
  • Knowledge of Equities, FX, and Derivatives trading, and US microstructure with experience in real-time trading applications, algorithmic trading, high frequency trading, low latency trading, and order management systems a plus
  • Experience with multi-threading, SVN/CVS/GIT, SQL, XML, and service oriented architectures
  • Detail orientated with ability to handle concurrent projects while adapting quickly to rapidly changing priorities
  • Exposure to different technologies, such as C++, Linux, low latency, kernel bypass, machine learning, cloud and high-performance storage
  • Projects with quick life cycles, from concept to client in three months
  • A smaller team environment with 3-8 developers
  • A great place for upward and geographic mobility
  • Direct exposure to the decision makers and senior leaders on the business side
  • A company that’s investing a sizable amount in its technology department
  • Teams that are passionate about continually learning, improving and raising the bar
  • A community that values hard work as well as work-life balance
  • A company that is committed to giving back to surrounding communities, from LA to Hong Kong and Sydney and the 11 locations in between

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