Skills

We are seeking a software engineer with strong C++/Linux server-side skills to be involved in the development of our firm’s global trading platform with a specific focus on Inventory Management across the firm. We are building out a new greenfield platform that will be built on an in-house sequencer architecture. The new platform will provide pre-trade and post-trade optimization and provide the following business features:

• Ability to manage of scarce resources (borrow, funding etc) and support new types quickly based on business needs and to save cost
• Real-time broker selection to optimize balance sheet and financing across all asset classes
• Flexibility into where system and business validations are performed in the order lifecycle (ability to set pb for example and ability to change the PB should crossing opportunity exist)
• Preview functionality for Portfolio Managers
• Real-time and historical analytics
  
  

Qualifications/Skills Required

7+ years of development experience in C++ server-side applications in Linux (

Strong understanding and experience building real-time /event driven applications

Strong understanding of network programing and Linux O/S internals

Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and data structures

Knowledge in Equities, Futures, Options and various Fixed Income products is strongly preferred

Understanding of SQL and KDB is a meaningful differentiator.

Hands on Java experience is highly beneficial

Computer Science or comparable degree strongly preferred

Detail oriented; demonstrates thoroughness and strong ownership of work

Good team player with a strong willingness to participate and help others

Able to prioritize in a fast moving, high pressure, constantly changing environment; good sense of urgency

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

The estimated base salary range for this position is $160,000 to $250,000, which is specific to New York and may change in the future. Millennium pays a total compensation package which includes a base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package. When finalizing an offer, we take into consideration an individual’s experience level and the qualifications they bring to the role to formulate a competitive total compensation package.