Software Engineer, C++ - 6 Month Internship Opportunity

The role

The engineer will design and implement a high-frequency trading platform. This includes optimizing the platform for low latency and developing systems for market data access and trading simulations.

What you will do

• Designing and implementing a high-frequency trading platform
• Collecting quotes and trades from and disseminating orders to exchanges around the world
• Optimizing the platform using network and systems programming to minimize latency
• Developing systems that provide easy access to historical market data and trading simulations
• Creating tools to analyze data for patterns
• Building risk-management and performance-tracking tools

Required qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
• A strong background in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming in C++
• Knowledge of Blockchain, cryptography, cryptocurrency, and Defi protocols
• Knowledge of high-throughput systems
• Brilliant problem-solving abilities
• The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Nice to have

• Prior internship experience with C++ development, preferably in a trading environment
• Good understanding of Linux operating system and Networking (TCP/IP and UDP)
• Knowledge of Python and shell scripting

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
• Exciting networking and social events
• Open concept workplace
• Casual dress code
• Well-stocked kitchens

About the company

Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998. The firm builds its business on a high-performance platform and independent trading teams.