Senior Low-Latency C++ Software Engineer
Quick Summary
Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world.
We are hiring a Senior Low-Latency Software Engineer to join a newly formed team building a high-performance trading platform from scratch. This platform sits at the heart of QRT’s execution capabilities and is designed for ultra-low-latency, high-frequency trading. You will work on systems where performance is critical, contributing directly to how strategies are executed in live markets.
- Design, build, and optimize greenfield, high-performance distributed trading systems in C++, with a strong focus on latency, scalability, and reliability.
- Partner closely with quant researchers and trading teams to translate strategies into production systems and contribute to the overall architecture.
- 5+ years of experience in low-latency / high-performance C++ development.
- Strong expertise in modern C++ (C++17/20/23) and systems programming.
- Experience with multithreading, concurrency, and real-time systems.
- Solid understanding of Linux systems and low-level performance optimization.
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5+ years' experience developing high-performance applications in modern C++
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Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and multithreaded programming
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Solid understanding of low-latency systems and performance optimisation techniques
- Experience in electronic trading systems (market data, execution, or connectivity).
- Understanding of market microstructure.
- Knowledge of networking (TCP/UDP) and system-level performance tuning.
- Exposure to hardware acceleration (e.g. FPGA).
- Interest in quantitative finance, electronic trading, or market making
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Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with researchers, traders, and engineers
Base salary range for this position is $180,000 to $300,000 per year.
QRT Total Compensation includes discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package.
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About this job
- Pay per year
- $180,000–$300,000 a year
- 23% above the $195,000 median for Software Engineer jobs on Jobera (5,752 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
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Listing Details
- Posted
- October 19, 2026
- First seen
- October 19, 2026
- Last seen
- October 19, 2026
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- 71%
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- October 19, 2026
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