C++ Algo Software Engineer - Chicago/New York- Leading Quant-Driven Market-Maker - Altis Investment Management AG : Job Details

C++ Algo Software Engineer - Chicago/New York **Summary**

Not your standard financial services provider, this firm prides itself on its flat hierarchy, avoiding bureaucracy whilst rewarding people on merit and excellence. Specialists within electronic market-making in FX, equity, fixed income and commodity markets, they have one of the best names in the industry.

Based in London, Chicago, Sydney & Amsterdam, they are looking to expand their low-latency team with a developer well-versed in modern C++ (C++11 onwards). They design, build and maintain the entire software stack and everything they build is used in-house, trading over $175 billion of assets every day.

***All interviews and start dates will be fully remote.***

**Requirements**

* Strong knowledge of C++11 onwards (they have a completely post-2011 codebase)

* Sound understanding of what happens inside a computer when your code is running, e.g. caching, paging & system calls, how these work and why. (Knowledge of execution pipeline in a modern CPU is a bonus.)

* Good proficiency in mathematics, especially being comfortable with calculus and matrices (as much of the work involves designing and implementing numerical algorithms)

* Familiarity with common algorithms and data structures and their performance trade-offs

* Practical experience designing and implementing complex software systems is a plus

* Experience with Linux and/or Python is a plus, but by no means a necessity

* Financial experience is NOT required

This role is open to US citizens and Visa Transfers only.

**Benefits**

* Significant compensation package - you are making a direct impact on the PnL - they will pay leading market rate / are flexible for the right candidate

* Collaborative and friendly environment with highly engaged colleagues

* Culture of trust, innovation and scientific rigour

**Contact**

If this sounds like you, or you would like to know more, please get in touch.

**Adam Pearce**

[email protected]

+44 (0) 7495 377043

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