We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

Job Description:

Client is seeking a strong C++ low latency developer to expand their highly successful, fully automated trading franchise across asset classes. This is a hands-on position for the full development cycle, from requirements collection to final deployment and includes ongoing support for internal users. The successful candidate will work with an existing team of highly technical engineers to extend the functionality and performance of company’s sophisticated trading system that manages significant amounts of firms trading flow. This is a unique opportunity for a Software Developer to become a key contributor and work side by side with this firm’s highly talented team of software engineers, quantitative strategists, and traders on cutting-edge technology and sophisticated quantitative strategies.

Main Accountabilities:

Design, develop and implement cutting edge market connectivity system
Sitting alongside algo developers and traders to communicate varying needs
Ensure order management is consistent with best execution practices
Continuously work with colleagues and business leaders to advance each other’s skills

Required Skills:

Current experience with C/C++, including familiarity with C++20 and templates
Low latency coding, performance tuning, and debugging
FIX & Binary Connectivity Protocols
Proficiency in network protocols such as TCP & multicast
FPGA experience a plus in terms of low-level understanding of how sockets work.
Experience with Market Data feed handlers, Client and Market Connectivity products
Knowledge of investment management operations and trading execution solutions
Experience developing on Linux
Python scripting experience (or equivalent)
Strong communication skills a must

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree in Mathematics or Computer Science (MSc/PhD).
Team Player capable of developing industrial strength software components.
Good experience analyzing and structuring large data sets.
Knowledge of trading and market microstructure

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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C++ Developer

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