Associate, C++ Dev

Morgan Stanley Services Group, Inc. seeks an Associate, C++ Dev in New York, NY

Design, develop, test, and deploy high performance ultra-low latency trading systems for global trading operations. Optimize trading platforms by applying advanced network and systems programming techniques to minimize latency and maximize system efficiency. Work with with internal trading desks, risk, compliance, FPGA developers, and other technology teams to develop hybrid solutions (Software/FPGA) and functional innovations to maintain industry leadership and competitive advantage, and expand ultra-low latency within the firm. Interface with business units to gather and translate business requirements into technical specification and solutions, programming in C++ and Python, optimizing the platform to reduce latency, code/design review, QA, deployment, and production management.

Salary: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $138,000 and $150,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field of study and any amount of experience in the position offered or any amount of time as an Analyst, or a closely related occupation. Requires any amount of experience with: C++ and Python development; design patterns and implementation of financial models using object oriented programming in C++, and BOOST libraries; data structures and analysis, and design of algorithms to achieve ultra-low latency; operating systems including Linux/Unix; computer networks including TCP/IP; analyzing and debugging network packets using tools including Wireshark and GDB; computer architecture; assembly programming; data analysis; machine learning; Computer Algorithms to build order management systems and financial models; Computer architecture for logic increasing performance; Object-Oriented programming in C++ to use design patterns to build efficient order management systems; Concurrency Programming including multithreading to maximize software efficiency; Database Systems and Analysis for extracting and transforming trading, market data for data access, and utilization using Python; Agile methodology. Skills may be gained through work experience, training, or coursework.

Qualified Applicants:

To apply, visit us at https://morganstanley.eightfold.ai/careers?source=mscom and enter JR000519 in the search field. No calls please.  EOE

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