Senior C++ Developer (C1R1) Lisbon, Portugal

Atto Trading, a dynamic quantitative trading firm leading in global high-frequency strategies, is looking for a Senior C++ Developer.

We are expanding an international, diverse team, with experts in trading, statistics, engineering, and technology. Our disciplined approach combined with rapid market feedback allows us to quickly turn ideas into profit. Our environment of learning and collaboration allows us to solve some of the world’s hardest problems, together. As a small firm, we remain nimble and hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity, ingenuity, and effort.

Position Highlights:

• You will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and implementation of a world-class risk management platform, ensuring seamless integration with other systems at Atto.
• You will contribute to the enhancement and optimization of our proprietary risk management infrastructure, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and scalability essential to the firm's trading activities.

Responsibilities:

• Develop the risk management system, including creating connectors, services, and interfaces using C++ and Python.
• Work closely with the team to understand challenges, prototype new ideas, and develop solutions using the latest technologies.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and smooth data flow.
• Design, build, and continuously improve key system components, maintaining high code quality through rigorous testing and providing ongoing maintenance and support for optimal platform performance.

Requirements

• Experience working with C/C++ (4+ years).
• Knowledge of  C++20 standard.
• Experience working with Python (1+ years).
• Outstanding knowledge of Linux.
• Proficiency in using Version Control Systems (Git).
• Experience with metrics collections and monitoring systems like Prometheus and Grafana.
• Familiarity with PostgreSql, MySql, Kafka.
• Graduate degree in statistics, math, science, or another quantitative discipline.
• Effective communication skills and fluency in English.
• Close attention to detail, ability to work to very high standards, and critical mindset.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have:

• Programming experience in Full-stack development.
• Familiarity with distributed computing and parallel processing techniques.
• Familiarity with benchmarking tools and performance counters and other perf measurement and analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of Financial Instruments (Stocks, ETFs, Futures, Options).
• Genuine interest in finance,  trading, and how modern electronic markets work.

Benefits

• Opportunity to develop professional competencies.
• Interesting and challenging tasks.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Paid time off.
• Coverage of health insurance costs.

Our motivation:

We are a company committed to staying at the forefront of technology. Our team is passionate about continual learning and improvement. With no external investors or customers, we are the primary users of the products we create, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact on our company's growth.

Ready to advance your career? Join our innovative team and help shape the future of trading on a global scale. Apply now and let's create the future together!