Principal Software Engineer Job at Atlas Search, Mundelein, IL

  • Atlas Search
  • Mundelein, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Senior C++ Engineer – Global Trading & Execution | NYC

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We’re looking for an exceptionally talented, hands-on C++ Engineer to join a high-performance Global Trading & Execution technology team in NYC. This is a highly technical role focused on building and optimizing statistical arbitrage and ultra-low-latency execution platforms within a sophisticated trading environment.

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You’ll spend roughly 80% of your time hands-on engineering , with the remaining time focused on technical leadership, mentoring, and coordinating a small team of highly skilled developers.

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What You’ll Do

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  • Design, develop, and optimize critical components across stat-arb, low-latency, and high-touch trading platforms
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  • Build systems designed for microsecond-level latency and high-performance execution
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  • Partner closely with business analysts and senior stakeholders on architecture, design, and implementation
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  • Serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert across the front office
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  • Provide Level 3 production support for globally distributed trading systems
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  • Mentor and guide a highly technical development team
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What We’re Looking For

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  • 10+ years of C++ development experience in a Linux environment
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  • Deep expertise in low-latency C++ , including cache-conscious data structures, lock-free programming, and the C++ memory model
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  • Strong systems-level performance experience with kernel bypass, CPU/core isolation, NUMA, thread/memory placement, and latency optimization
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  • Proven experience building electronic trading, market data, crossing, or execution systems
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  • Experience with exchange-native protocols, feed handlers, and co-located trading environments
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  • Strong architecture and system design capabilities
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  • Experience leading or mentoring small, highly technical engineering teams
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  • Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
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  • Familiarity with CI/CD, build automation, Agile development, and SRE methodologies
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The Ideal Candidate

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You’re someone who thrives in highly technical, fast-moving environments and enjoys solving difficult performance and systems challenges. You bring strong engineering judgment, architectural thinking, and a continuous-improvement mindset — while still being willing to stay close to the code.

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Location: New York City

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