The C++ Developer will work closely with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable, and efficient solutions aligned with business expansion and evolving client requirements
ResponsibilitiesApplication Development
- Design, develop, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable C++ code.
- Build high-performance applications for low latency trading environments.
Performance Optimization
- Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and implement solutions to optimize performance.
- Develop performance-critical modules ensuring minimal latency and high throughput.
System Design & Implementation
- Participate in requirement gathering, system design, and technical implementation.
- Contribute to scalable and resilient system architecture.
Code Quality & Best Practices
- Maintain high standards of code quality, organization, and automation.
- Follow best practices including unit testing, code reviews, and continuous integration.
Real-Time Data Handling
- Work with large volumes of real-time market data and order processing systems.
- Ensure efficient handling of data streams in high-frequency environments.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with clients, product teams, and internal stakeholders.
- Act as a key contributor in delivering client-focused solutions.
- 7–10+ years of hands-on experience in C++ application development.
- Strong proficiency in C++, including STL containers and algorithms.
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.
- Experience with modern C++ standards (C++11/14/17/20).
- Strong knowledge of templating and dynamic polymorphism.
- Familiarity with TCP/IP, UDP, and Multicast networking.
- Experience with Linux-based development environments.
- Experience handling real-time market data and order management systems.
- Familiarity with FIX Protocol.
- Experience with Python for scripting or tooling.
Exposure to low latency or high-frequency trading systems.
- Strong ownership and accountability mindset.
- Ability to work in high-performance, fast-paced environments.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Skills Required
- 7-10+ years of hands-on experience in C++ application development
- Strong proficiency in C++, including STL containers and algorithms
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design
- Experience with modern C++ standards (C++11/14/17/20)
- Strong knowledge of templating and dynamic polymorphism
- Familiarity with TCP/IP, UDP, and Multicast networking
- Experience with Linux-based development environments
- Experience handling real-time market data and order management systems
- Familiarity with FIX Protocol
- Experience with Python for scripting or tooling
- Exposure to low latency or high-frequency trading systems
What We Do
Cantor Fitzgerald is a leading global financial services firm, serving clients from over 30 offices around the world. Founded in 1945 as a securities brokerage and investment bank, the firm pioneered computer-based bond trading, built one of the broadest distribution networks in the industry and became the market’s premier dealer of government securities. Today, Cantor Fitzgerald is known for its strength across a diverse array of businesses, including equity and fixed income capital markets, investment banking, commercial real estate finance and services, prime brokerage, asset management and wealth management, and e-commerce and online ventures. In all its businesses, the firm is an acknowledged leader in developing advanced technologies to expand market access, and help clients achieve their most important financial and strategic objectives. This commitment to client-centered innovation has led to enduring relationships with many of the world’s most demanding institutional investors and corporations. For more information please visit www.cantor.com.
