A unique opportunity has surfaced for C++ developers in an Equities Electronic Trading area in NYC, Santa Clara CA, and London.  These developers will play critical roles in building real-time market-making and proprietary trading systems.  Responsibilities include but not limited to design, implementation & support of highly automated high frequency trading systems.  This team provides performance tuning & optimization of existing real-time trading systems.  Individuals will also be responsible for working with quantitative analysts within the team in automating their trading strategy and providing tools for research.  These roles will require a high level of expertise in C++, Java & scripting languages to go along with expertise in systems programming on Linux, UNIX and Windows NT/2000.  These individuals must have the ability to take responsibility and work independently in a high-pressure, time-critical environment. MS or Ph.D. in Computer Science or closely related field, with a high GPA is required. 

Compensation $250K-300K  commensurate with experience. Must be based and eligible to work in the U.S.or U.K.

To apply:

Email MS Word attached resume in confidence to: resumeJP@hrg.net

Reference JP56-PHD Quant Developer on subject line.

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