Junior C++ Developer

Balyasny Asset Management

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Balyasny Asset Management (BAM) is a global multi-manager hedge fund offering diversified investment strategies across equities, macro, commodities, and systematic trading.

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The Junior C++ Developer joins the Systematic technology team to build modern low latency, high availability research and trading infrastructure. In this role, you will architect, develop, and optimize trading components with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability. Daily responsibilities include integrating connectivity to global exchanges, maintaining order management systems for routing and risk checks, and performing performance tuning for ultra-low latency and high throughput. You will collaborate with quantitative researchers and portfolio managers to deliver solutions while ensuring system resiliency through on-call support. Required skills include a strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, distributed systems, and software design. You must demonstrate familiarity with automated testing, CI/CD, and low level C++. This position solves technical problems regarding real-time state management and global market access.

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C++ Distributed Systems Algorithms Data Structures CI/CD Automated Testing Low Latency Order Management Systems Software Design Performance Tuning High Availability

What you'll do

  • Architect, develop, and optimize low latency trading components and infrastructure.
  • Integrate and maintain connectivity to global exchanges and liquidity venues.
  • Develop and maintain order management systems including order routing and risk checks.
  • Profile, benchmark, and tune systems for ultra-low latency and high throughput.
  • Ensure high availability and resiliency of trading systems.
  • Participate in on-call support rotations as needed.
  • Evaluate and incorporate new technologies and best practices for greenfield builds.

What we're looking for

  • Strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, distributed systems, and software design.
  • Desire to learn, grow, and excel in low-level C++.
  • Familiarity with automated testing, CI/CD, and best practices for building robust, fault-tolerant systems.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global team environment.

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