Posted 5d ago

Software Engineer - Experience Hires (USA)

@ Trexquant
New York City, New York, United States
$175k-$200k/yrHybridFull Time
Responsibilities:Design signals, Develop code, Profile performance
Requirements Summary:Expert C++ and Linux; 2+ years in quantitative/high-frequency trading; degree in CS or related STEM; strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.
Technical Tools Mentioned:C++, Linux
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Job Description

Trexquant Investment LP is seeking a highly skilled and experience Software Engineer with strong C++ expertise and hands-on experience in high-frequency trading environments. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize high-performance short-term trading signals and support independent trading activities. You will collaborate with researchers and technologists while also operating autonomously to build systems that have a direct and measurable impact on trading performance.

Responsibilities

  • Design, construct, and optimize high-performance short-term trading signals.
  • Support and enhance independent trading workflows, ensuring robust, scalable, and low-latency performance.
  • Develop clean, maintainable, and well-tested C++ code for real-time trading systems.
  • Profile and optimize system performance across software and Linux environments.
  • Collaborate with researchers and technologists to translate ideas into production-grade implementations while operating effectively with minimal supervision.