Software Engineer - Experience Hires (USA)

Trexquant Investment
New York, NY

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.

Posted 2026-01-14

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