Embedded Software Engineer
Fintal PartnersAbout the role
A leading quantitative trading firm is looking for an Embedded C++ Software Engineer to join its high-performance engineering team. This is an opportunity to work on some of the most latency-sensitive systems in electronic trading, where software performance has a direct impact on the business.
You’ll work across the trading technology stack, building and optimizing high-performance, low-latency C++ systems and solving complex systems-level performance problems. The role sits close to both the hardware and trading environments, giving engineers significant ownership over the technology they build.
What you’ll work on:
Design and develop low-latency, high-throughput trading systems
Optimize C++ applications for latency, throughput, and reliability
Work at the intersection of software and specialized hardware, including FPGA/ASIC-based systems
Identify performance bottlenecks across CPU, memory, networking, and system architecture
Collaborate closely with hardware engineers, traders, and other engineering teams
Own projects from design and development through production deployment and optimization
What they’re looking for:
2+ years of professional modern C++ development experience
Strong understanding of performance-sensitive or real-time systems
Experience with Linux, multithreading, concurrency, networking, memory management, and/or CPU architecture
Experience developing software that interacts closely with hardware is highly desirable
Low-latency trading experience is a plus, but strong engineers from other performance-critical environments are encouraged to apply
BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
This is particularly well suited to engineers who enjoy getting deep into C++ performance, systems internals, hardware interaction, and latency optimization while working in an environment where engineering is central to the business.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop low-latency, high-throughput trading systems
- Optimize C++ applications for latency, throughput, and reliability
- Work at the intersection of software and specialized hardware, including FPGA/ASIC-based systems
- Identify performance bottlenecks across CPU, memory, networking, and system architecture
- Collaborate closely with hardware engineers, traders, and other engineering teams
- Own projects from design and development through production deployment and optimization
Qualifications
- 2+ years of professional modern C++ development experience
- Strong understanding of performance-sensitive or real-time systems
- Experience with Linux, multithreading, concurrency, networking, memory management, and/or CPU architecture
- Experience developing software that interacts closely with hardware is highly desirable
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
Skills mentioned
About Fintal Partners
Fintal Partners is a boutique executive search firm specializing in the placement of elite talent within the U.S. capital markets. Our focus is sharp and niche: connecting the most exceptional candidates with leading trading shops, hedge funds, and private equity firms. What sets us apart is the strength of our relationships. We have built long-standing partnerships with many of the world’s most prominent and respected institutions, allowing us to offer unparalleled access and insight. With a deep understanding of the capital markets landscape, we deliver tailored search solutions that meet the unique demands of this fast-paced, competitive industry. A core areas of expertise include: Trading - Quantitative Research, Portfolio Management, Algorithmic Development, Systematic & Semi-Systematic Trading Software - Core Software Development, Quantitative Development, Machine Learning, Data, Infrastructure Hardware - R&D, FPGA/ASIC/PCB Design & Verification Back/Middle Office - Risk Management, Analytics, Market Data, Operations, Procurement If you're interested in hearing more, feel free to get in contact: contact@fintalpartners.com