This role pays more than
91%
of similar roles. Most pay
$151,000–$235,750
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$250k
versus about
$193k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About Balyasny Asset Management
Balyasny Asset Management (BAM) is a global multi-manager hedge fund offering diversified investment strategies across equities, macro, commodities, and systematic trading.
Balyasny Asset Management currently has
59 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$175,000–$250,000
across 30 roles with salary data.
The Senior Low Latency C++ Developer joins the Systematic team to architect, develop, and optimize low latency trading components and infrastructure focused on performance, reliability, and scalability. The role involves building order management systems including order routing and risk checks while maintaining connectivity to global exchanges and liquidity venues. Day-to-day responsibilities include profiling and tuning systems for ultra-low latency and high throughput, performing greenfield builds, and ensuring system resiliency through on-call support. Candidates must possess expert proficiency in C++ (C++20/23), Python, or Rust, alongside a strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, and distributed systems. Technical requirements include experience with Linux systems programming, TCP/UDP, multicast, and performance profiling tools. Preferred expertise includes hardware acceleration concepts like FPGA and kernel bypass, as well as cloud-native architectures using Kubernetes and Docker for hybrid deployments.
C++
Python
CI/CD
NoSQL
Big Data
Unit Testing
Git
Agile
Signal Processing
Estimation Theory
Linear Algebra
Differential Equations
GPU Programming
Parallel Programming
Asynchronous Programming
Sensor Fusion
C++
Golang
Unix
Linux
Verilog
VLSI
Compiler
Build Systems
Database
Dynamic Code Analysis
Domain-Specific Languages (DSLs)
Computer Architecture
RTL Design