Trexquant Investment
Stamford or New York City

High-Frequency Trading System Engineer (USA)

Hybrid$175,000 - $200,000/yrPosted Apr 28, 2026

Job details

Location
Stamford or New York City
Work type
Hybrid
Compensation
$175,000 - $200,000/yr
Posted
Apr 28, 2026
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About this role

We are seeking a highly skilled C++ engineer with extensive experience in high-frequency trading systems to join our trading team. In this role, you will design and develop ultra-low-latency trading infrastructure. You’ll work closely with quantitative researchers and fellow technologists to build cutting-edge HFT systems that have a direct impact on our trading performance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of low-latency, high-frequency trading (HFT) systems.
  • Evaluate the existing execution platform and develop plans for a comprehensive revamp.
  • Optimize system performance across hardware and software layers, including CPU architecture, memory/cache utilization, and network interfaces (NICs).
  • Ensure a clean, well-tested, and thoroughly documented codebase.

About Trexquant Investment

Trexquant Investment
Stamford or New York City