Software Engineer C++/Java – Market & Exchange Connectivity

Securities

Our core value is building strong relationships with our institutional clients, which include corporations, financial service providers, and fund managers. We help them buy and sell financial products on exchanges around the world, raise funding, and manage risk. This is a dynamic, entrepreneurial team with a passion for the markets, with individuals who thrive in fast-paced, changing environments and are energized by a bustling trading floor.

We at Goldman Sachs are looking for software engineers within C++/Java who are innovators and problem-solvers, with experience of building solutions in risk management, big data, mobile and more. We look for creative collaborators who can evolve, adapt to change and thrive in a fast-paced global environment.

At Goldman Sachs, our Engineers don’t just make things – we make things possible. Join our engineering teams that build massively scalable software and systems, architect low latency infrastructure solutions, proactively guard against cyber threats, and leverage machine learning alongside financial engineering to continuously turn data into action.

 “Want to push the limit of digital possibilities?” 

About the role

You will design, build and maintain high-performance exchange connectivity, covering both market data and order entry. Use data to guide decision-making, developing or enhancing tools as necessary to collect it. Understand market rules, regulations, and exchange service offerings. Communication with traders, sales, clients and compliance officers about new connectivity, feature requests, explanation of existing features, etc. 

About you

• Experience building C++/Java systems with strict requirements for low-latency (microseconds count) and deterministic performance
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms and design patterns
• Experience in data driven performance analysis and optimizations
• Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to solve high performance engineering problems in a language agnostic manner
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or engineering or equivalent experience 

It is a plus if you have

• Experience building components of high-performance cash equities trading systems
• Linux systems programming experience including memory management, concurrent programming infrastructure, and the networking stack
• Off-heap memory management
• JVM internals, tuning for low-latency

About Goldman Sachs

We often say our people are the greatest asset and we take pride in supporting each colleague both professionally and personally. From collaborative workspaces and mindfulness classes to working from home and flexible work options, we offer our people the support they need to reach their goals in and outside the office.

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world.