C++ Software Engineer - Montreal - Up to $240K CAD + Exceptional Bonuses/Benefits

Job Title: Ultra Low-Latency C++ Engineer (C++ 20/23) Client: Elite Buy-Side Fund Location: Montreal (Hybrid) $$$: Up to $240k CAD + Bonuses + Benefits The Role: Our elite buy-side clients are looking for a highly talented C++ Software Engineer to join an experienced tech team. This is an environment where engineering excellence is the product. Performance is measured in nanoseconds, and your work will directly influence trading outcomes Why Join: Design, build and own greenfield, ultra-low-latency systems from the groundup Work alongside world-class engineers, researchers and technologists solving some of the industry's most challenging technical problems Develop high-performance trading platforms, matching engines, execution systems and low-latency data stores from first principles Explore modern systems programming with C++ and Rust to push the boundaries of performance, safety and scalability About You: Strong experience with modern C++ (C++20/23); exposure to Rust or an interest in systems programming with Rust is highly valued 2–7+ years of professional software engineering experience in performance-critical environments Excellent computer science fundamentals, including algorithms, data structures, concurrency, networking and computer architecture Experience building highly reliable, low-latency, high-throughput systems where performance is a primary concern Strong academic background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or a related discipline is advantageous Sound like a good fit? Apply directly or reach out to me via [email protected]

Design and build greenfield, ultra-low-latency trading platforms, matching engines, and execution systems. Develop high-performance data stores and push the boundaries of scalability and safety using C++ and Rust.

Requires 2-7+ years of professional experience in performance-critical environments with strong mastery of modern C++ (20/23). A strong academic background in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering is highly advantageous.

• Bonuses • Benefits

• RustPreferred

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• C++20
• C++23
• Rust
• Low-Latency Systems
• Algorithms
• Data Structures
• Concurrency
• Networking
• Computer Architecture
• Systems Programming
• High-Throughput Systems

• Software
• Finance & Accounting
• Engineering
• Technology

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 9, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available