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High Frequency Trading System Data Engineer Jobs

... edge high-frequency trading firm headquartered in the heart of San Francisco. Our client is at the forefront of technological innovation, leveraging advanced algorithms and low-latency systems to ...

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... high-frequency trading firm headquartered in the heart of New York. Our client is at the forefront of technological innovation, leveraging advanced algorithms and low-latency systems to excel in the ...

C++ Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$150K - $250K/yr

... high-frequency trading system. We are seeking a candidate that is looking for an opportunity to ... Monitor low latency trading system performance, ensure market data and research resource ...

C++ Socket Level Developer

New York, NY · On-site

$53.50 - $72.25/hr

... high-frequency trading platform, Develop systems that provide easy access to historical market data ... Strong skills in Mult-ithreading and Socket Level programming A strong background in data ...

$150K - $200K/yr

Conduct financial data analysis on large datasets to generate profitable trading alphas. * Back ... Mathematics, Engineering, etc. * Experience developing software systems in an object-oriented ...

... systems, including order entry, market data processing, risk controls, and quote and order ... Prior experience at a market making firm, high-frequency trading firm, or exchange technology ...

... high-frequency trading, liquidity provision and digital assets. You will take ownership of P&L ... There are no legacy systems, multiple layers of approvals or rigid boundaries between trading ...

FPGA Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$180K - $280K/yr

We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing ... these systems with a focus on high frequency trading. We are looking for talented hardware ...

FPGA Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$180K - $280K/yr

We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing ... these systems with a focus on high frequency trading. We are looking for talented hardware ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for high frequency trading system data engineer in the United States is $127,215.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,000.00 and $157,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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C++ Developer - Data Structures & Algorithms - High Frequency Trading

New York, NY • On-site

Carnegie Affiliates
Human Resources Consulting Services • 1 - 10 employees

$53.50 - $72.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago


Job description

Company Description

Proprietary Trading Firm

Job Description

Designing and implementing a high-frequency trading platform, which includes collecting quotes and trades from and disseminating orders to exchanges around the world

Optimizing this platform by using network and systems programming, as well as other advanced techniques to minimize latency

Developing systems that provide easy access to historical market data and trading simulations

Creating tools to analyze data for patterns

Building risk-management and performance-tracking tools

Shaping the future of the Core Engineering team through regular interviewing and infrequent campus recruiting trips

Qualifications

A strong background in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming in C++

Brilliant problem-solving abilities

The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication skills in English

Working knowledge of Linux

Knowledge of any other development language, including Java, Python, or Perl and shell scripts (a plus)

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.