About this opportunity
Selby Jennings lists this C++ Software Enginner, Options Trading Strategy Developer opportunity in bala cynwyd, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
A leading quantitative trading firm is seeking a Senior C++ Engineer to join its Options Trading business, partnering directly with traders and quantitative researchers to develop, optimize, and deploy automated trading strategies.
This is a highly visible front-office role focused on identifying and executing market opportunities in real time. Rather than building infrastructure removed from the business, you'll work closely with the trading desk to improve execution, refine strategy behavior, and develop technology that directly impacts trading performance.
The team is looking for exceptional C++ engineers who enjoy working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment where ideas move quickly from research to production. Strong communication skills are essential, as engineers are embedded with the trading team and are expected to participate in discussions around strategy design, execution, and system performance.
What You'll Do
Develop and enhance automated options trading strategies and execution systems
Partner directly with traders and quantitative researchers to bring new ideas into production
Optimize systems for execution speed, reliability, and scalability
Build real-time applications that identify and capitalize on market opportunities
Contribute to architecture decisions and the evolution of the firm's trading platform
Work on business-critical systems with direct visibility into trading performance
What We're Looking For
5+ years of professional software engineering experience
Experience building performance-sensitive applications
Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with end users
Desire to work in a highly collaborative, front-office environment
Willingness to develop in a Windows-based technology stack
Preferred Background
Options trading technology
Electronic trading, market making, or execution platforms
Quantitative trading systems
TCP/UDP networking
Systems programming and multithreading
Performance optimization
Financial industry experience is strongly preferred, particularly candidates who have worked directly with trading desks, execution systems, or quantitative strategies. Exceptional C++ engineers from other performance-critical domains such as gaming, robotics, autonomous systems, networking, or high-performance computing will also be considered.
Why Consider It?
Direct exposure to trading and strategy development
Highly collaborative engineering culture
Significant ownership and visibility
Opportunity to work on systems where performance truly matters
Ability to make a measurable impact on trading outcomes from day one
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Worksite address
bala cynwyd, PA, 19004, US
Who can apply
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