C++ Software Engineer (Greenfield Market Data Application - HFT Firm)
At a glance
Mid-level Software Engineering role at Talan. New York · full-time · $120,000–$150,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build a new C++ market data feed application and its low-latency components for real-time processing
- Create UDP and TCP connections, including multicast, and integrate ITCH, PITCH and OUCH protocols
- Develop market data processing and order book components with concurrent, thread-safe design
- Measure and tune performance-critical code to improve latency, throughput and reliability
What you bring
- You have three to five years of backend development experience using C++
- You know object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms and system design, including current C++ features
- You can debug complex issues and solve problems in performance-sensitive or real-time systems
Who this fits
This role suits a mid-level C++ engineer who wants to build a market data application from the ground up. It is a six-month consulting engagement that may extend to twelve months, based in New York with at least four onsite days each week, Monday through Thursday. Talan does not sponsor U.S. work permits or employment visas.
From the employer
Talan is an international group that supports its clients in their end-to-end Data & AI transformation by combining management consulting with technological expertise.
With over 6,000 employees across five continents, we accelerate our clients' transformations through long-term partnerships, creating measurable and sustainable impact.
Our value proposition is built on a structured innovation ecosystem: 2,500 Data & AI experts, proprietary solutions built on advanced models, and an applied research, experimental development, and innovation laboratory.
In Americas, our multidisciplinary teams bring over 30 years of experience helping business leaders across key industries achieve measurable performance and strong ROI, designing, building, and scaling solutions that enable companies to grow more efficiently.
Location: NYC (Hybrid – at least 4 days onsite/week, Monday - Thursday)
This is a 6 month consulting opportunity that can be extended up to 12 months
Visa Sponsorship: Talan does not sponsor U.S. work permits or employment visas.
We are looking for a strong C++ Developer to build a greenfield, low-latency market data application for a high-frequency trading firm. The ideal candidate will have strong OOP fundamentals, especially in C++, and will be passionate about developing new features on Trade and Market Access Platforms.
Role and responsibilities
- Design and develop high-performance C++ systems from the ground up for a global Market Data Feed Application
Apply strong OOP, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms to build clean and maintainable systems
Design scalable, low-latency components for real-time market data processing
Develop network connectivity using UDP/TCP, including multicast
Implement and integrate financial market data protocols including ITCH, PITCH, and OUCH
Build market data processing and order book components
Design concurrent, thread-safe systems with a focus on latency, throughput, and reliability
Profile, benchmark, and optimize performance-critical code
- Optimizing this platform by using network and systems programming, as well as other advanced techniques to minimize latency
Requirements
3-5 years of C++ backend development
Strong C++ programming and object-oriented design fundamentals (Must be familiar with C++ 23 features or latest C++ 17)
Excellent knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and system design
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
Experience building performance-sensitive or real-time systems is highly preferred.
Company’s Benefits
At Talan, we invest in our employees' well-being and empower them with benefits, including:
- 💵 Salary between USD $120,000 - 150,000
- 💸401(k) retirement plan with company matching
- 🌴15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
- 📴8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
- ❤️🩹Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
- 🦺Voluntary STD and LTD
- 🚍 Commuter/transit benefits
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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