C++ Developer/Infrastructure developer

Job Description

Experience: 2 to 8 years' experience PlusWealth Capital Management LLP is a proprietary high-frequency trading firm, active in multiple markets including cash equities, options, and futures. We thrive on building cutting- edge, data-driven, and tech-based trading algorithms. We are currently seeking a skilled C++ Developer to join our dynamic team and contribute to the development and optimization of our trading systems. Responsibilities: 1. Raw Sockets: - Develop and maintain software components that use raw sockets for packet capture and analysis. - Optimize raw socket performance to minimize packet loss and latency. 2. PCAP Analysis: - Implement solutions for capturing and analyzing network traffic using PCAP. - Utilize tools like libpcap and Tcpdump to filter and process specific packet types. 3. Multithreading: - Design and implement multithreaded applications to enhance system performance and scalability. - Manage thread lifecycle and synchronization to ensure efficient parallel processing. 4. Cross Thread Safety: - Ensure thread safety in shared data structures using synchronization mechanisms. - Implement best practices for cross-thread communication and data sharing. 5. Memory Management: - Efficiently manage dynamic memory allocation and deallocation. - Utilize smart pointers and other C++ techniques to optimize memory usage and minimize fragmentation. 5. Cache Coherency: - Write cache-friendly code to optimize performance in multicore systems. - Implement techniques to reduce cache misses and false sharing. 6. Custom Memory Pool Programming: - Develop custom memory pools to enhance memory management efficiency. - Integrate custom memory pools with existing code and third-party libraries. 7. Motherboard and CPU Architecture: - Understand and leverage the key components of motherboard and CPU architecture to optimize system performance. - Utilize advanced CPU features like SIMD, multithreading, and out-of-order execution. 8. CPU Flags and Optimization: - Optimize software performance using CPU flags such as SSE, AVX, and FMA. - Profile and benchmark code to measure and improve performance based on CPU-specific instructions. Qualification Criteria Requirements: - A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or relevant field -Proven experience or worked on projects in C++ development only, preferably in a low-latency or HFT environment is a plus. - Proficiency in multithreading and synchronization mechanisms in C++. - Expertise in memory management, including the use of smart pointers and custom memory pools is a plus. - Knowledge of cache coherency and techniques to optimize cache performance. - Familiarity with motherboard and CPU architecture, and how it impacts system performance. - Experience with CPU flags and their usage in software optimization. - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. - Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with high-frequency trading systems and financial markets is a plus. - Knowledge of network protocols and performance optimization techniques. - Familiarity with profiling and benchmarking tools. Show more Show less