Delmar Nord

Senior Software Engineer (C++/Python) | Elite Quant Hedge Fund | NYC

NEW YORK, NYPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.

  • Job overview

    The Senior Software Engineer role at a leading multi-strategy hedge fund involves building a next-gen compute platform to support real-time trading analytics and cross-asset class opportunities.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The engineer will build high-performance, low-latency software, collaborate with traders and developers on performance optimizations, monitor and improve trading system performance, and work with engineering leadership to execute the firm's engineering vision.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The position offers industry-leading compensation and benefits along with a collaborative, tech-driven culture.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates should have a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science or related fields with over 2 years of experience, proficiency in C++ and data structures, knowledge of third-party libraries like STL and Boost, Linux environments, and git, plus strong problem-solving and communication skills.

  • Work environment and culture

    The company culture is described as collegiate, collaborative, and tech-driven.

  • Company information

    The company is a rapidly growing multi-strategy hedge fund investing heavily in technology and infrastructure to drive strong investment returns across multiple asset classes.

  • Team overview

    The candidate will join a growing, world-class engineering team focused on building core trading technology platforms.

  • Job location and travel

    The job is located in New York City.

  • Unique job features

    The role involves working on cutting-edge, low-latency trading systems using massive data sets, proprietary algorithms, and statistical models to optimize real-time trading.

Company overview

Delmar Nord is a specialized recruitment firm that focuses on sourcing top talent in quantitative analysis, technology, and data for the financial services industry. The company partners with elite clients, including hedge funds and financial institutions, to provide critical expertise and support. Based in Boston, MA, Delmar Nord offers lucrative opportunities for professionals, such as Quantitative Developers, with competitive compensation packages ranging from $250,000 to $400,000.

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  • Highlight experience working in Linux environments, familiarity with STL and Boost libraries, and proficiency with version control tools like git, as these are key technical skills mentioned in the job description.

  • Apply through multiple channels including Delmar Nord’s official corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your application’s visibility and chances of consideration.

  • Connect with engineers and team members in Delmar Nord’s trading analytics or development divisions on LinkedIn; start conversations with ice breakers such as commenting on their recent projects, asking about technology stacks they use, or expressing enthusiasm for their cross-asset class platform development.

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