C++ Software Engineer - Trading Systems

We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer (C++) to work on all aspects of our distributed financial trading systems. This role requires strong C++ development and debugging skills, the ability to understand intricate architectures, and breaking down issues in real-time, distributed financial trading environments. 

Tradeweb Technology jobs are fully remote. The Tradeweb Technology hub is located in our Jersey City office which can be used for team meetings and collaboration efforts.  There may be days where travel to the Jersey City office is recommended for organizational off-sites.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance core trading systems for Fixed Income and Derivative Securities
• Work effectively in a small, high-performing software development team
• Collaborate with both technical team members and non-technical business stakeholders
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the trading technology stack

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 5+ years of professional C++ development experience (C++14/20) in Windows/Linux environments
• Strong proficiency in object-oriented design, STL, multithreading, and concurrency (synchronization, parallelism)
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, latency, throughput) and network programming
• Proven experience building complex, distributed, high-throughput, low-latency, and resilient systems
• Strong debugging skills and ability to quickly understand and work within large, complex codebases
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to accelerate ramp-up on large codebases, improve system understanding, and enhance debugging and development productivity
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams
• Self-driven, proactive, and capable of independently ramping up in complex environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building financial software or trading systems (Fixed Income, Derivatives)
• Strong focus on code quality, testing methodologies, and system reliability
• Familiar with SQL stored procedures and relational database design and implementation

Additional Information

Tradeweb is committed to providing valuable and competitive benefits. In addition to working in our culture of innovation and collaboration, we offer: 

• Health Insurance: Highly competitive medical, dental, and vision programs
• Hybrid Environment: Our employees have the flexibility of working in the office and from home.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts: You may elect to set aside pre-tax earnings to pay for eligible health care and dependent day care expenses for you and your eligible family members.
• Maven Family Building Benefit: Maven offers support for fertility and preconception; pregnancy and post-partum; adoption; surrogacy and pediatrics for children up to age 10. Tradeweb provide a $10,000 lifetime reimbursement towards fertility, egg freezing, adoption and surrogacy expenses. 
• Building Wealth - 401(k) Savings Plan: Employees are immediately eligible for the 401(k) plan. Participants may contribute up to 75% of eligible compensation into a traditional 401(k) and/or Roth 401(k). Tradeweb will match 100% of the first 4% of compensation that you contribute.
• The current pay range for this role is currently $150,000 to $250,000 per year, based on a regular, full-time schedule.  The amount of pay offered will be determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, market data, and internal guidelines.
• This role will also be eligible to participate in Tradeweb’s discretionary bonus program. 
• This role is expected to remain open until 7/10/2026.

Other Benefit Programs

• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Program
• ARAG Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Financial Wellness Tools
• Travel Assistance Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Corporate Gym Subsidies
• Wellness Perks
• Paid Time Off and Parental Leave