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C++ Software Engineer - Trading applications (on-site in New York City)

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Software Engineering, IT
Paris, France
USD 90k-130k / year
Posted on Jul 8, 2025

Company Description

With over 7,000 experts in 20 countries, Talan is a global consulting and technology group dedicated to accelerating our clients' transformation through technology, data, and innovation.

We’re proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work and are on track to reach €1 billion in revenue by 2025.

At Talan, our philosophy is simple yet powerful: Positive Innovation—leveraging technology to benefit people and society. Join us and be part of meaningful change!

Job Description

Please note that the role is on-site. Talan provides visa sponsorship for French, Mexican and Canadian citizens.

We are seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our team in 2025 and work on Derivatives IT projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in C++ low latency development to expand our client's highly successful, fully automated trading franchise across asset classes. This is a hands-on position for the full development cycle, from requirements collection to final deployment and includes ongoing support for internal users.

This is a unique opportunity for a Software Developer to become a key contributor and work alongside highly talented team of software engineers, quantitative strategists, and traders on cutting-edge technology and sophisticated quantitative strategies.

Role and responsibilities

  • Design, develop and implement cutting edge market connectivity system
  • Sitting alongside algo developers and traders to communicate varying needs
  • Ensure order management is consistent with best execution practices
  • Continuously work with colleagues and business leaders to advance each other’s skills

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Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in Mathematics or Computer Science (MSc/PhD)
  • 3+ years of experience working in the capital market industry and knowledge of market microstructure

Required Skills

  • Current experience with C/C++, including familiarity with C++20 and templates
  • Low latency coding, performance tuning, and debugging
  • FIX & Binary Connectivity Protocols
  • Proficiency in network protocols such as TCP & multicast
  • FPGA experience a plus in terms of low-level understanding of how sockets work.
  • Experience with Market Data feed handlers, Client and Market Connectivity products
  • Knowledge of investment management operations and trading execution solutions
  • Experience developing on Linux, Python scripting experience (or equivalent)
  • Strong communication skills are a must

Company’s Benefits

At Talan, we invest in our employees' well-being and empower them with benefits, including:

  • 💵The salary range for this role is US$90,000 - US$130,000
  • 💸401(k) retirement plan with company matching
  • 🌴15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
  • 📴8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
  • ❤️‍🩹Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
  • 🦺Voluntary STD and LTD
  • 🚍 Commuter/transit benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.