Senior C++ Developer – Low-Latency Trading

Salary: CHF 120’000 - 150’000 per year

Requirements:

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical discipline
• Excellent programming skills in C++ within Linux or Unix-like environments, with a strong emphasis on writing clean, maintainable, and well-structured code
• Deep understanding of low-level network and system programming, with hands-on experience in developing ultra-low-latency systems
• Solid foundation in computer science fundamentals, including algorithms, memory and concurrency models, CPU architecture, operating systems, and performance optimization
• Experience or strong interest in statistics, large-scale data processing, machine learning, or grid-based computing is a plus
• No prior finance or trading background is required; a passion for technical excellence and impactful software engineering is the key driver

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate in the development of a highly competitive, ultra-low-latency trading platform, including market data delivery and order submission subsystems
• Design and implement state-of-the-art trade execution and connectivity solutions that set industry standards
• Contribute to the team responsible for all automated trading algorithms, ensuring your expertise and ideas drive production outcomes
• Optimize system performance by improving network access, hardware utilization, and code execution efficiency
• Stay current with updates to exchange protocols and ensure the platform incorporates latest standards

Technologies:

• Hardware
• Linux
• Machine Learning
• Network
• Unix
• C++

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work on cutting-edge automated trading technology in a collaborative, innovative team environment

last updated 40 week of 2025