Senior C++ Developer - Low Latency Trading Systems

C++ Developer

Job Role

P320- CDIO IB-Agency Trading- C++ Developer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled C++ developer to join our Market Connectivity team, focused on building ultra-low latency trading systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in C++, experience with exchange protocols, and a strong understanding of high-performance computing in financial markets.

Technical Skills (Must Have)

Modern C++ (C++17 or later), Multithreading, high-performance, low-latency systems

Optional Skills (Good to have)

Exposure to exchange protocols

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize low latency trading gateways and market access components.
• Implement exchange connectivity for global markets (e.g., NSE, BSE, CME, NYSE, etc.).
• Work closely with traders and business to understand latency-sensitive requirements.
• Tune performance across CPU, memory, and network layers to achieve microsecond-level latency.
• Maintain and enhance existing trading infrastructure with a focus on reliability and scalability.
• Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to deploy and monitor systems in production.

Primary Skills

• At least 6–12 Years of experience or more is required
• Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++17 or later) and multithreaded programming.
• Deep understanding of low-level system programming, including memory management and CPU architecture.
• Experience with network programming (TCP/UDP, multicast) and Linux kernel internals.
• Familiarity with exchange protocols (FIX, OUCH, ITCH).
• Proven track record of building high-performance, low-latency systems.
• Strong debugging and profiling skills using tools like perf, gdb, Valgrind, etc.
• Hands on with Linux and scripting (shell, python).

Secondary skills

• Comfortable with 3 days/ week working from Office (WFO).
• Experience in financial markets, especially in market access or HFT environments.
• Exposure to real-time monitoring, logging, and alerting systems.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.

Kaveri Arora

Lead PMO

Kaveri.Arora@Synechron.com

Synechron Pune, India

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Experience Level

Senior Level