Software Engineer, C++ at Aquatic Capital Management

<div class="content-intro"><p><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Aquatic was founded with a shared passion for tackling some of the most complex challenges in one of the world’s most competitive arenas—global financial markets. From the very beginning, we have been driven by a deep commitment to applying cutting-edge scientific research and technological innovation to deliver unparalleled performance. Our journey is one of continuous growth and exploration, marked by a spirit of curiosity and relentless drive for excellence.&nbsp;</span></p></div><p>Aquatic Capital Management is seeking a C++ Software Engineer to join our Market Data team.&nbsp; In this role, you’ll build and maintain real-time market data infrastructure that delivers clean, reliable, and low-latency data to research and trading systems. You'll work closely with researchers and technologists across the firm to ensure optimal system performance and data quality.</p> <p>Role Details:</p> <ul> <li>Design and develop performant C++ applications to process real-time market data from global exchanges</li> <li>Build tools that enable seamless, automated, and reproducible deployment of models into live trading environments.</li> <li>Enhance the performance, reliability, scalability, and throughput of real-time trading systems.</li> <li>Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers to improve the profitability and effectiveness of trading strategies.</li> <li>Work closely with strategy and trading desks to ensure alignment of data delivery with trading objectives</li> </ul> <p>Technical Experience:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>2+ years of professional experience writing high-performance C++ (C++14/17/20)</li> <li>Deep understanding of market data, order books, and exchange microstructure</li> <li>Strong familiarity with Linux systems programming, networking, and multithreading</li> <li>Passion for clean, well-architected code and systems design</li> <li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree a plus</li> <li>Background in quantitative or systematic trading environments preferred&nbsp;</li> <li>Involvement with systems tied to strategy performance or PnL outcomes would be nice to have</li> </ul> <p>Candidate Qualities:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Strong bias for action</li> <li>Driven by accountability and internal urgency</li> <li>Desire to independently seek best solutions</li> <li>Preference for working in a team that focuses on delivering results aligned with Research goals</li> <li>Comfortable providing and receiving actionable feedback in a collaborative team setting</li> <li>Motivated by an ambitious environment and driven colleagues&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The base salary for this role is anticipated to be between $150,000 and $300,000, which is based on information at the time of posting. This position may also be eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as a discretionary bonus, and benefits. Discretionary bonus can be a significant portion of total compensation. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their unique skills, qualifications and relevant experience.</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>Benefits:</p> <ul> <li>Benefits: For full-time employees, fully paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents, competitive 401k plan, employer-paid life &amp; disability insurance&nbsp;</li> <li>Perks: Wellness programs, casual dress, snacks, lunch, game room, team and company events</li> <li>Development: Open environment to maximize learning and knowledge sharing</li> <li>Time: Generous PTO, paid holidays, competitive paid caregiver leaves</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://www.aquatic.com/">Aquatic Capital </a></p> <p>This role represents a unique opportunity to join a quantitative investment manager in its early stage of growth. The firm’s culture will be shaped by collaboration, meritocracy, ambition, and calm determination.</p> <p>Aquatic is a proud equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.</p></div>