Senior C++ Software Engineer - Market Data and Exchange Connectivity
Join a top-tier global investment firm in Montreal, Canada, as a Senior C++ Software Engineer. Design and develop core trading infrastructure, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive innovation. Relocation support and visa sponsorship provided.
Key Highlights
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Job Description
Our client is a top-tier global investment firm hiring in their Montreal office. They are known for leveraging advanced quantitative strategies and cutting-edge technology to trade across global financial markets. As they continue to scale their world-class technology team, they are seeking a talented C++ Software Engineer to help drive innovation across their Market Data and Exchange Connectivity systems. This role is based in Montreal, Canada, with full relocation support and a Canadian work visa provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop core trading infrastructure, including order routing gateways, market data feeds, and real-time risk systems
- Build scalable, efficient, and fault-tolerant solutions for global trading operations
- Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into high-quality, production-ready code
- Own the full software development lifecycle — from architecture and implementation to deployment and support
- Continuously enhance performance, reliability, and observability of critical systems
- Participate in code reviews, mentor junior developers (as needed), and contribute to engineering best practices
What We’re Looking For
- 4+ years of hands-on C++ development experience in Linux environments
- Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and network programming
- Proven experience in performance optimization and low-latency system design
- Previous experience with market data or exchange connectivity systems is highly desirable
- Collaborative, proactive mindset with strong communication skills
Why Join?
This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a high-performing, intellectually rigorous environment. The firm offers:
- Opportunity to relocate to Montreal, Canada, with full relocation and visa sponsorship
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Impactful, high-visibility projects
- Access to cutting-edge technologies
- Excellent career development and advancement prospects