Software Engineer - Experience Hires (USA)
Trexquant Investment LP is seeking a highly skilled and experience Software Engineer with strong C++ expertise and hands-on experience in high-frequency trading environments. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize high-performance short-term trading signals and support independent trading activities. You will collaborate with researchers and technologists while also operating autonomously to build systems that have a direct and measurable impact on trading performance.
Responsibilities
- Design, construct, and optimize high-performance short-term trading signals.
- Support and enhance independent trading workflows, ensuring robust, scalable, and low-latency performance.
- Develop clean, maintainable, and well-tested C++ code for real-time trading systems.
- Profile and optimize system performance across software and Linux environments.
- Collaborate with researchers and technologists to translate ideas into production-grade implementations while operating effectively with minimal supervision.
Requirements
- Expert-level proficiency in C++ and Linux, with experience developing high-performance, latency-sensitive systems.
- Minimum 2 years of quantitative development experience in high-frequency trading or similarly demanding real-time environments.
- BA, MA, or PhD in Computer Science or a related STEM field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to work both collaboratively and independently with little supervision.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary with guaranteed and performance-based bonuses tied to individual and company results.
- Collaborative, friendly, and results-oriented work environment.
- Full coverage of PPO health, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
Pre-tax commuter benefits. - Weekly company meals.
- Additional company perks.
Applications are open for both Stamford and New York City offices, the latter with a planned opening in October 2026.
The base salary range is $175,000 - $200,000 depending on the candidate’s educational and professional background. Base salary is one component of Trexquant’s total compensation, which may also include a discretionary, performance-based bonus. This position is classified as overtime-exempt.
Trexquant is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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