Jobs › Companies › Vatic Labs › Low Latency C++ Engineer

About this Low Latency C++ Engineer role at Vatic Labs

Vatic Labs · Onsite · New York

Our Software Engineers are focused on developing innovative platforms and systems that drive our trading and research efforts. While performance is a critical component of our software, we are focused on building a platform that is massively scalable, flexible, and forward-looking.  Our environment is highly collaborative, fostering innovation and growth.

As a C++ Software Engineer with Vatic, you will work directly with traders, researchers, and other developers to engineer cutting edge, ultra-low latency, high throughput trading systems. You will play a key role in taking projects from conception to deployment. You will drive innovation for the frameworks upon which our trading applications are based, as well as benchmarking and tuning critical software services to achieve optimum performance.

We employ a team of talented engineers who have been recognized as leaders in our field. We are passionate about hiring the best and brightest, empowering them with the tools and freedom they need to be successful.  

If you possess the following, we would love to explore what is available for you with our team:

  • Advanced proficiency with C/C++ systems development in a Linux environment
  • Performance tuning and optimization of low latency software
  • Demonstrable success building high performance software
  • Experience building latency sensitive systems with a strong understanding of low-level systems and network development
  • Strong understanding of hardware stack and hardware architecture from a latency perspective
  • Strong understanding of network protocols
  • Experience writing assembly code desirable
  • Advanced knowledge of operating system internals and Linux kernel 
  • Interest in x86 Assembly

At Vatic, we’re serious about our work—but we also believe in balance, growth, and having fun along the way. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Flat structure with direct executive exposure – Work closely with leadership and make an impact from day one.
  • Comprehensive health benefits – Full health insurance coverage for employees and dependents.
  • Daily meals provided – Enjoy free breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the office.
  • Gym membership – Stay healthy with a gym reimbursement, in addition to our onsite gym. 
  • Unlimited office snacks – Fuel your day with your favorite snacks, always stocked.
  • Fun team outings – Build camaraderie and unwind with regular events.
  • Organized poker, ping pong, and game nights – We’re a competitive group that enjoys getting together to challenge one another.

The base salary range for this role is between $175,000 and $275,000. The base salary range does not include any other form of compensation, such as any bonus amounts, or any benefits.  Factors that may impact the agreed upon base salary within the range for a particular candidate include years of experience, level of education obtained, skill set, and other factors.

Ready to apply to Vatic Labs?
Apply to Vatic Labs

How this C / C++ salary compares

This role pays $225,000/yr — in line with the typical range for C / C++ roles.

$181,300 median $215,000 $261,500

Typical range $200,000–$240,000/yr, from 28 comparable C / C++ listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See C / C++ salary insights →

Similar jobs

3Red Partners
C++ Developer
3Red Partners
⚡ Apply early Chicago/Miami/New York City Onsite $150,000–$250,000
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 12h ago
Blockhouse
Quant Developer, Trading Systems (Rust and C++)
Blockhouse
⚡ Apply early New York City Area Onsite
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1d ago
Stellar Development Foundation
Staff Software Engineer, C++/Rust
Stellar Development Foundation
⚡ Apply early New York Hybrid $190,000–$300,000
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 2d ago
QR
Senior Low-Latency C++ Software Engineer
Qube Research & Technologies
⚡ Apply early New York Onsite $180,000–$300,000
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 2d ago
QR
C++ Developer – ETF Technology & Infrastructure
Qube Research & Technologies
⚡ Apply early New York Onsite $180,000–$300,000
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 2d ago
CTC Lateral - Website & LinkedIn
C++ Senior Engineer - Options Market Making Execution
CTC Lateral - Website & LinkedIn
⚡ Apply early Chicago, Illinois, United Stat... Onsite $200,000–$250,000
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 5d ago
Databento
Software Engineer (C++/Java)
Databento
⚡ Apply early Remote / Boston / Salt Lake Ci... · location restricted $150,000–$250,000 🛂 Visa sponsorship
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1w ago
Optiver
Software Engineer - C++
Optiver
⚡ Apply early New York, New York Onsite $200,000–$200,000
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1w ago
BMO
C++ Quant Developer
BMO
⚡ Apply early New York, NY, USA Onsite $260,000–$260,000
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1w ago

Sign up for suggestions tailored to the jobs you open and the searches you save.

More jobs at Vatic Labs

See all jobs at Vatic Labs →

Apply now
🤖

Whoa — hold up

JobsRadar was built for real people having a rough time in their job search — not for automated requests. You're clicking way too fast and you're now temporarily blocked.

Come back later. If you're genuinely job hunting, we've got your back — just act like a human.

Catch your next role the second it’s posted.

Create a free account and we’ll watch the boards for you — the instant a job matches your search, it lands in your inbox or Telegram. No digging, no refreshing.

Create free account

Free forever · takes 30 seconds · already have one?

Get an edge on your job hunt.

Join our Telegram channel for the stuff that helps you land the role — salary benchmarks, the weekly market pulse, and new-feature drops. No spam, just signal.

Join the channel — it's free