Balyasny Asset Management
New York or Chicago or London

Junior C++ Developer

Onsite$150,000 - $200,000/yrPosted Jun 24, 2026

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Location
New York or Chicago or London
Work type
Onsite
Compensation
$150,000 - $200,000/yr
Posted
Jun 24, 2026
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About this role

We are seeking aspiring C++ engineers to join our Systematic technology team, focused on building modern low latency, high availability research and trading infrastructure. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Design & Development: Architect, develop, and optimize low latency trading components and infrastructure, with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability. 
  • Market Access: Integrate and maintain connectivity to global exchanges and liquidity venues. Develop and maintain order management systems (OMS), including order routing, risk checks, and real-time state management. 
  • Performance Tuning: Profile, benchmark, and tune systems for ultra-low latency and high throughput. 
  • Collaboration: Work closely with quantitative researchers, systematic portfolio managers, traders, and other technologists to deliver solutions aligned with business needs. 
  • Reliability: Ensure high availability and resiliency of trading systems, including participation in on-call support rotations as needed. 
  • Greenfield build out: Evaluate and incorporate new technologies and best practices to maintain a competitive edge in technology. 

Required Skills & Experience 

  • Strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, distributed systems, and software design. 
  • Desire to learn, grow and excel in low level C++. 
  • Familiarity with automated testing, CI/CD, and best practices for building robust, fault-tolerant systems. 
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global team environment. 
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About Balyasny Asset Management

Balyasny Asset Management
New York or Chicago or London