C++ Software Engineer (Greenfield Market Data Application)

Location: NYC (Hybrid – at least 4 days onsite/week, Monday - Thursday) This is a 6 month consulting opportunity that can be extended up to 12 months Visa Sponsorship: Talan does not sponsor U.S. work permits or employment visas. We are looking for a strong C++ Developer to build a greenfield, low-latency market data application for a high-frequency trading firm. The ideal candidate will have strong OOP fundamentals, especially in C++, and will be passionate about developing new features on Trade and Market Access Platforms. Role and responsibilities Design and develop high-performance C++ systems from the ground up for a global Market Data Feed Application Apply strong OOP, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms to build clean and maintainable systems Design scalable, low-latency components for real-time market data processing Develop network connectivity using UDP/TCP, including multicast Implement and integrate financial market data protocols including ITCH, PITCH, and OUCH Build market data processing and order book components Design concurrent, thread-safe systems with a focus on latency, throughput, and reliability Profile, benchmark, and optimize performance-critical code Optimizing this platform by using network and systems programming, as well as other advanced techniques to minimize latency Requirements 3-5 years of C++ backend development Strong C++ programming and object-oriented design fundamentals (Must be familiar with C++ 23 features or latest C++ 17) Excellent knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and system design Strong debugging and problem-solving skills Experience building performance-sensitive or real-time systems is highly preferred. Company’s Benefits At Talan, we invest in our employees' well-being and empower them with benefits, including: 💵 Salary between USD $120,000 - 150,000 💸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.