C++ Engineer - High-Frequency Trading
Paragon Alpha - Hedge Fund Talent Business
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About Paragon Alpha - Hedge Fund Talent Business
Paragon Alpha is a leading talent business in the hedge fund industry. We partner with top-tier quantitative hedge funds to find exceptional talent.
About the Role: C++ Engineer - HFT Research Group
We are working with a prestigious quant hedge fund, renowned for its successful mid-frequency trading strategies and consistent high returns. The firm is expanding into market making and High-Frequency Trading (HFT), investing heavily in cutting-edge hardware, data centers, and networking infrastructure. To support this expansion, they are building a dedicated C++ engineering team to leverage this powerful infrastructure.
This is a unique opportunity to join a new desk with a start-up atmosphere, backed by significant business investment. You'll benefit from the vast resources, data, infrastructure, and execution systems of a tier-one quant hedge fund while enjoying the agility and innovation of a nascent team.
What You'll Do:
- Develop and optimize C++ applications for high-frequency trading environments.
- Collaborate with hardware, data center, and networking teams to integrate and enhance trading infrastructure.
- Contribute to the design and architecture of new trading systems.
- Work with bleeding-edge technology in the quantitative trading space.
- Co-own the infrastructure of a new, high-performance trading desk.
Technology Stack:
- C++
- Python
- Linux
- FPGA
Key Skills/Competency:
- C++
- High-Frequency Trading (HFT)
- Quantitative Trading
- Low-Latency Systems
- Linux
- FPGA
- System Design
- Performance Optimization
- Algorithmic Trading
- Infrastructure Development
How to Get Hired at Paragon Alpha - Hedge Fund Talent Business
- Tailor your resume: Highlight C++, HFT, low-latency, and Linux experience. Quantify achievements in previous roles.
- Showcase relevant projects: Include personal projects or contributions demonstrating your skills in C++ and trading systems.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Brush up on C++ data structures, algorithms, multithreading, and system design principles.
- Understand the domain: Research HFT, market making, and quantitative finance concepts to discuss intelligently.
- Express enthusiasm: Convey your passion for high-frequency trading and the opportunity at this specific hedge fund.
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