Software Developer

Quantiq specializes in high frequency derivatives trading in the largest markets worldwide. Our approach is rigorous and pragmatic, driven by technological expertise and analytics, informed by real-world experience. We value employees who love to learn and have the tenacity, curiosity, and willpower to contribute to our continuing success.

We are a small but passionate team, dedicated to enhancing and refining our tried and true methods as we commit to our ongoing growth and performance.

Role Description:

As a Software Developer, you’ll be responsible for designing, optimizing, and maintaining our core applications and infrastructure. Working alongside a skilled team of developers, you’ll contribute at both the system and application levels, focusing on low-latency programming, concurrency, memory optimization, and precise code design. This role demands expert knowledge of system internals and a relentless drive to push systems to their maximum performance potential. If the following resonates with you, we would love to welcome you to our team.

Job Responsibilities:

Architect and develop low-latency applications in C++ and Python, with precise tuning of memory usage, CPU affinity, and hardware interactions
Document code intricacies, architecture decisions, and optimization strategies to foster knowledge sharing across teams
Conduct in-depth debugging and profiling of new and legacy code, implementing fixes that maintain or enhance performance
Evaluate system performance and refine technical operations
Write quality, highly performant code (C++ or Python)


Qualifications:

5+ years in Software Development, preferably in low-latency or performance-sensitive environments
Familiarity with network protocols, packet analysis, and optimization techniques for low-latency systems
Advanced proficiency in Python and/or C++
Excellent communication skills within a collaborative environment
Demonstrated ability to respond promptly and accurately in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong skills in solving complex mathematical and coding challenges


Please Apply If:

You are enthusiastic about the latest developments in C++ and Python
You have hands-on experience with high-performance infrastructure
You enjoy performance tuning and digging into low-level system details
You’re comfortable navigating large codebases
You think of ways to solve complex coding challenges even when you’re off the clock


Application Requirement:

Write a program in C++ that takes in a file as input and reverses every line and puts it in a different file. Try to do this with as little memory footprint as possible and as fast as possible.

Attach the file in the "Cover Letter" section.
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