Senior C++ Trading Systems Engineer – High-Frequency Trading (Remote, $360k OTE)

Position: Senior C++ Trading Systems Engineer
Company: Apexver
Location: 100% Remote (Global)
Type: Full-Time
Experience: 5-7+ Years in Low-Latency Systems
Compensation: $180,000 Base + 100% Performance Bonus

Company Overview

Apexver operates at the forefront of quantitative trading and financial technology, developing cutting-edge systems that drive sophisticated trading strategies across global markets. Our proprietary trading platforms leverage advanced algorithms and low-latency infrastructure to execute high-frequency trading operations with precision and reliability.

The Role: Core Systems Architecture Leadership

We are seeking an accomplished Senior C++ Engineer to lead the architectural design and development of our high-performance trading infrastructure. This position offers the opportunity to shape the technological foundation of our trading operations while mentoring a team of elite engineers. You will bridge the critical gap between quantitative research, trading strategy, and engineering excellence in a high-stakes, performance-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Systems Architecture & Development:

• Lead the design and implementation of ultra-low-latency trading systems including order execution engines, market data processing, and risk management platforms

• Architect fault-tolerant, high-throughput systems capable of processing millions of transactions with sub-microsecond latency

• Drive performance optimization initiatives across software and hardware layers to minimize latency and maximize system reliability

• Develop and maintain critical infrastructure components including connectivity gateways, messaging frameworks, and monitoring systems

Technical Leadership & Mentorship:

• Establish and enforce engineering best practices through code reviews, technical guidance, and architectural oversight

• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers in advanced C++ development, performance optimization, and system design principles

• Collaborate with quantitative researchers and trading teams to translate complex requirements into robust technical solutions

• Drive the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies including kernel bypass, RDMA, and hardware acceleration

Performance Engineering:

• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks through sophisticated profiling and benchmarking methodologies

• Implement advanced concurrency patterns and lock-free programming techniques

• Optimize system performance through CPU cache utilization, memory allocation strategies, and network stack tuning

Required Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of professional C++ development experience in latency-sensitive environments

• Expert knowledge of modern C++ standards (C++17/20/23) including templates, metaprogramming, and memory management

• Deep understanding of low-level systems programming, concurrency, and multi-threading architectures

• Proven experience optimizing high-performance systems for minimum latency and maximum throughput

• Strong background in network programming, distributed systems, and real-time data processing

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with experience mentoring engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in high-frequency trading, market making, or proprietary trading environments

• Knowledge of financial market microstructure, exchange protocols, and order matching systems

• Experience with hardware acceleration technologies including FPGA, GPU, or kernel bypass networking

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related quantitative field

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $180,000 per year

• Performance Bonus: Up to 100% of base salary ($180,000 potential)

• Total Compensation: Up to $360,000 annually

• Professional Development: Access to cutting-edge technologies and research

• Autonomy & Impact: Significant ownership over critical systems architecture

• Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere with a global team of experts

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strategic thinker with exceptional problem-solving capabilities

• Passionate about pushing the boundaries of system performance

• Excellent communicator capable of bridging technical and business domains

• Continuous learner staying abreast of emerging technologies and methodologies

• Leadership mindset with commitment to team development and knowledge sharing

Ready to Architect Next-Generation Trading Systems?

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