C++/Rust HFT Engineer - Quantitative Trading

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LN95782_1752846951 Posted: 18/07/2025 US$200000 - US$300000 per annum + Bonus and other benefits New York Permanent 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.

Luke Nutley Associate Director | Financial Markets Technology for North America