Aquatic Capital Management is seeking a C++ Software Engineer to join our Market Data team. In this role, you’ll build and maintain real-time market data infrastructure that delivers clean, reliable, and low-latency data to research and trading systems. You'll work closely with researchers and technologists across the firm to ensure optimal system performance and data quality.

Role Details:

Design and develop performant C++ applications to process real-time market data from global exchanges
Build tools that enable seamless, automated, and reproducible deployment of models into live trading environments.
Enhance the performance, reliability, scalability, and throughput of real-time trading systems.
Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers to improve the profitability and effectiveness of trading strategies.
Work closely with strategy and trading desks to ensure alignment of data delivery with trading objectives

Technical Experience:

5+ years of professional experience writing high-performance C++ (C++14/17/20)
Deep understanding of market data, order books, and exchange microstructure
Strong familiarity with Linux systems programming, networking, and multithreading
Passion for clean, well-architected code and systems design
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree a plus
Background in quantitative or systematic trading environments preferred
Involvement with systems tied to strategy performance or PnL outcomes would be nice to have

Candidate Qualities:

Strong bias for action
Driven by accountability and internal urgency
Desire to independently seek best solutions
Preference for working in a team that focuses on delivering results aligned with Research goals
Comfortable providing and receiving actionable feedback in a collaborative team setting
Motivated by an ambitious environment and driven colleagues

The base salary for this role is anticipated to be between $150,000 and $300,000, which is based on information at the time of posting. This position may also be eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as a discretionary bonus, and benefits. Discretionary bonus can be a significant portion of total compensation. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their unique skills, qualifications and relevant experience.

Software Engineer, C++