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High Frequency Trading System Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Hardware Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$135K - $178K/yr

We are looking for a hardware engineer to join our high frequency trading technology team ... system level debugging. • Experience with processing market data and exchange order entry ...

C++ Developer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$300K/yr

Responsibilities * Working alongside hardware and software developers to build ultra-low latency trading systems * Designing and implementing a low latency, high-frequency trading platform ...

Design, build, and maintain ultra-low-latency market making systems, including order entry, market ... Prior experience at a market making firm, high-frequency trading firm, or exchange technology ...

Low-Latency Developer

New York, NY · On-site

$150K - $300K/yr

... high-frequency trading (HFT) environment. * Experience with multiple components of an HFT platform or system, particularly those on the critical path. * Experience working at an HFT firm during its ...

Low-Latency Developer

New York, NY · On-site

$150K - $300K/yr

... high-frequency trading (HFT) environment. * Experience with multiple components of an HFT platform or system, particularly those on the critical path. * Experience working at an HFT firm during its ...

Low-Latency Developer

New York, NY · On-site

$150K - $300K/yr

... high-frequency trading (HFT) environment. * Experience with multiple components of an HFT platform or system, particularly those on the critical path. * Experience working at an HFT firm during its ...

Design, build, and maintain ultra-low-latency market making systems, including order entry, market ... Prior experience at a market making firm, high-frequency trading firm, or exchange technology ...

Design, build, and maintain ultra-low-latency market making systems, including order entry, market ... Prior experience at a market making firm, high-frequency trading firm, or exchange technology ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for high frequency trading system 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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Founding Software Engineer

Redwood City, CA • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

Job Summary:
PAX Markets, Inc. is building the world's first exchange and co-located trading facility on a chip, and they are seeking a Founding Software Engineer to contribute to their ultra-low latency matching engine. The role involves implementing technology as a hw/sw co-design in Rust, focusing on high frequency trading and market data publication.
Responsibilities:
• As founding software engineer, you will be a core contributor to our ultra-low latency matching engine, implementing its technology as a hw/sw co-design in Rust.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Experience in high frequency trading (HFT) or at an exchange
• Proficiency in Rust and/or C++
• Experience with Protobuf
• Curiosity and ability to learn
• Passion for trading and markets
Company:
Founded in 2024, the company is headquartered in Menlo Park, USA, with a team of 2-10 employees. The company is currently Early Stage.