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Junior C++ Developer

  • Job type Posted on: Jul 14, 2026
  • Experience level Balyasny Asset Management
  • Employment type Chicago, Illinois
  • Employment type Onsite
  • Salary Full-time

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Job Title :

Junior C++ Developer

Job Type :

Full-time

Job Location :

Chicago Illinois United States

Remote :

No

Jobcon Logo Job Description :

We are seeking aspiring C++ engineers to join our Systematic technology team, focused on building modern low latency, high availability research and trading infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Design & Development: Architect, develop, and optimize low latency trading components and infrastructure, with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability. Market Access: Integrate and maintain connectivity to global exchanges and liquidity venues. Develop and maintain order management systems (OMS), including order routing, risk checks, and real‑time state management. Performance Tuning: Profile, benchmark, and tune systems for ultra‑low latency and high throughput. Collaboration: Work closely with quantitative researchers, systematic portfolio managers, traders, and other technologists to deliver solutions aligned with business needs. Reliability: Ensure high availability and resiliency of trading systems, including participation in on‑call support rotations as needed. Greenfield build out: Evaluate and incorporate new technologies and best practices to maintain a competitive edge in technology. Required Skills & Experience 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Jobcon Logo Position Details

Posted:

Jul 14, 2026

Reference Number:

14660_5B80C5B552942301FBC66E11B4AE353D

Employment:

Full-time

Salary:

Not Available

City:

Chicago

Job Origin:

APPCAST_CPC

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We are seeking aspiring C++ engineers to join our Systematic technology team, focused on building modern low latency, high availability research and trading infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Design & Development: Architect, develop, and optimize low latency trading components and infrastructure, with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability. Market Access: Integrate and maintain connectivity to global exchanges and liquidity venues. Develop and maintain order management systems (OMS), including order routing, risk checks, and real‑time state management. Performance Tuning: Profile, benchmark, and tune systems for ultra‑low latency and high throughput. Collaboration: Work closely with quantitative researchers, systematic portfolio managers, traders, and other technologists to deliver solutions aligned with business needs. Reliability: Ensure high availability and resiliency of trading systems, including participation in on‑call support rotations as needed. Greenfield build out: Evaluate and incorporate new technologies and best practices to maintain a competitive edge in technology. Required Skills & Experience 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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