C++ Software Engineer | Low Latency Trading | $200k-$300k | Montreal

We're partnering with a leading global quantitative trading firm that's looking for an experienced C++ Software Engineer to join a team responsible for building and enhancing the technology that connects trading systems to exchanges and brokers around the world.

This is a hands-on role developing business-critical, low-latency software that sits at the heart of a high-performance trading environment.

The Opportunity

You'll take ownership of designing, building and optimising order gateway technology, working closely with traders, engineers and stakeholders to deliver resilient, high-performance systems. Alongside hands-on development, you'll have the chance to mentor engineers, influence architecture and grow into technical leadership.

What You'll Be Doing
Designing and developing high-performance C++ applications
Building and optimising low-latency order gateway solutions
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust technical solutions
Driving software quality through testing, code reviews and engineering best practices
Contributing to architecture and technical design discussions




Supporting production systems and continuously improving reliability and performance
Mentoring engineers and sharing technical knowledge across the team

What We're Looking For
Solid commercial experience with modern C++
Excellent knowledge of Linux development
Solid understanding of data structures, networking and software design
Commercial Python experience
Experience building high-performance, mission-critical systems
Passion for solving complex technical challenges
Low-latency systems experience
Exchange connectivity or trading systems knowledge
Financial markets experience (Equities, Futures, Options or other asset classes)
Experience working within globally distributed engineering teams

Why Apply?
Work on technology that sits directly on the trading path
Excellent progression into technical leadership
Join a collaborative, world-class engineering team
Solve challenging, performance-critical engineering problems every day
Highly competitive compensation and benefits package

C++ Software Engineer | Low Latency Trading | $200k-$300k | Montreal

📌 C++ Developer Montreal (Canada)
🏢 Oliver Bernard
📍 Canada