C++/Rust HFT Engineer - Quantitative Trading

C++/Rust HFT Engineer - Quantitative Trading

Location: New York/ flexible hybrid schedule

We seek a C++/Rust Engineer to join our quantitative trading team and build high-performance, low-latency trading systems. This role is ideal for engineers who excel in systems optimization and are passionate about speed, precision, and reliability in live trading environments.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement ultra-low latency trading infrastructure in C++ and/or Rust

• Collaborate with quants to deploy and refine automated strategies

• Optimize performance across the software/hardware/network stack

• Manage real-time data feeds and exchange connectivity

• Ensure system stability, uptime, and operational integrity

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in high-performance systems programming

• Proficiency in modern C++ (17/20) and/or Rust

• Strong knowledge of OS internals, concurrency, and network programming

• Experience with low-latency design, performance tuning, and profiling

• Background in trading systems and partnering directly with Quants/PMs required

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.