Software Engineer, C++

Aquatic was founded with a shared passion for tackling some of the most complex challenges in one of the world’s most competitive arenas—global financial markets. From the very beginning, we have been driven by a deep commitment to applying cutting-edge scientific research and technological innovation to deliver unparalleled performance. Our journey is one of continuous growth and exploration, marked by a spirit of curiosity and relentless drive for excellence. Aquatic Capital Management is seeking a C++ Software Engineer to join our Market Data team. In this role, you’ll build and maintain real-time market data infrastructure that delivers clean, reliable, and low-latency data to research and trading systems. You'll work closely with researchers and technologists across the firm to ensure optimal system performance and data quality. Role Details: Design and develop performant C++ applications to process real-time market data from global exchanges Build tools that enable seamless, automated, and reproducible deployment of models into live trading environments. Enhance the performance, reliability, scalability, and throughput of real-time trading systems. Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers to improve the profitability and effectiveness of trading strategies. Work closely with strategy and trading desks to ensure alignment of data delivery with trading objectives Technical Experience: 2+ years of professional experience writing high-performance C++ (C++14/17/20) Deep understanding of market data, order books, and exchange microstructure Strong familiarity with Linux systems programming, networking, and multithreading Passion for clean, well-architected code and systems design Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree a plus Background in quantitative or systematic trading environments preferred Involvement with systems tied to strategy performance or PnL outcomes would be nice to have Candidate Qualities: St