Qube Research & Technologies
C++ Software Engineer - Core Trading Technology
- Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
- $150k–$220k
- Mid level
- On-site · Chicago
- 2+ yrs exp
- Added 1 month ago
About this role
Qube Research & Technologies seeks a C++ Software Engineer to join their Core Trading Platform team in Chicago. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing ultra-low latency trading systems that support global real-time trading workflows. You'll collaborate with developers, traders, and operations to ensure platform reliability and high performance.
What you'll do
- Design and implement low-latency trading systems
- Engineer scalable, high-performance distributed systems
- Analyze system behavior using performance tools
- Optimize code for reduced latency and increased throughput
- Engage in the full software lifecycle from architecture to debugging
- Work with TCP, UDP, and multicast protocols
What they're looking for
- Linux
- TCP/UDP/Multicast
- Distributed Systems
- Multithreading
- gdb/perf/tcpdump
Benefits
- Discretionary performance-based bonuses
- Competitive benefits package
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Qube Research & Technologies
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience with low-latency networking and the trade-offs you've considered.
- How have you used profiling tools like perf or gdb to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks?