Software Engineer, C++

Aquatic Capital Management is seeking a C++ Software Engineer to join our Market Data team.  In this role, you’ll build and maintain real-time market data infrastructure that delivers clean, reliable, and low-latency data to research and trading systems. You'll work closely with researchers and technologists across the firm to ensure optimal system performance and data quality.

Role Details:

• Design and develop performant C++ applications to process real-time market data from global exchanges
• Build tools that enable seamless, automated, and reproducible deployment of models into live trading environments.
• Enhance the performance, reliability, scalability, and throughput of real-time trading systems.
• Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers to improve the profitability and effectiveness of trading strategies.
• Work closely with strategy and trading desks to ensure alignment of data delivery with trading objectives

Technical Experience: 

• 2+ years of professional experience writing high-performance C++ (C++14/17/20)
• Deep understanding of market data, order books, and exchange microstructure
• Strong familiarity with Linux systems programming, networking, and multithreading
• Passion for clean, well-architected code and systems design
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree a plus
• Background in quantitative or systematic trading environments preferred 
• Involvement with systems tied to strategy performance or PnL outcomes would be nice to have

Candidate Qualities:  

• Strong bias for action
• Driven by accountability and internal urgency
• Desire to independently seek best solutions
• Preference for working in a team that focuses on delivering results aligned with Research goals
• Comfortable providing and receiving actionable feedback in a collaborative team setting
• Motivated by an ambitious environment and driven colleagues 

The base salary for this role is anticipated to be between $150,000 and $300,000, which is based on information at the time of posting. This position may also be eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as a discretionary bonus, and benefits. Discretionary bonus can be a significant portion of total compensation. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their unique skills, qualifications and relevant experience.