Software Engineer - Futures MFT

A top-tier global hedge fund known for its tech-driven trading strategies is looking for a talented Software Engineer to join their Mid-Frequency Futures (MFT) team. The team is made up of intelligent, collaborative engineers and quants who are focused on building the top futures strategies in the industry. This opportunity is for an engineer excited about writing high-performance code, working closely with traders, and having real impact in live markets.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Building and improving high-performance C++ and Python systems that support mid-frequency futures trading strategies.
• Working closely with quants and traders to bring new ideas to life and improve existing ones.
• Tuning and optimizing existing infrastructure to make systems faster, cleaner, and more reliable.
• Debugging tricky issues and solving performance problems in real market environments.
• Keeping up with changes in market structure and making sure the systems adapt quickly.

What We’re Looking For:

• Solid background in C++ and Python, especially around performance and low-latency systems.
• Experience working on futures trading platforms, ideally in a live trading environment.
• Strong grasp of how markets work especially futures market microstructure and exchange APIs.
• Comfort working in a Linux/Unix environment, and familiarity with systems-level tools.
• A good understanding of algorithms, data structures, and how to write clean, efficient code.
• Someone who’s proactive, curious, and comfortable owning their projects end-to-end.

If you like the idea of working with a sharp team where your code directly impacts trading performance please apply now to have a confidential conversation.