We’re seeking someone to join our team as a C++ Developer in Fixed Income Cash & Foreign Exchange (FICFX) to design and deliver high-performance, resilient infrastructure platforms that support the full lifecycle of Fixed Income trade processing. In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities. This is a Software Engineering III position at Director level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs. Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world. What you'll do in the role: Design and develop robust, scalable C++ applications for mission-critical trade processing Work closely with users and engineering teams to gather requirements and define effective technical solutions Build and maintain efficient, resilient platforms supporting the full trade lifecycle (pricing, inventory, P&L, operations, risk, and reporting) Integrate systems and enable reliable data exchange across distributed environments Partner with teams across engineering, operations, and production management to support live systems and resolve issues Ensure systems scale to meet growing business volumes and performance demands Contribute across the development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, review, and production support Use modern engineering tools, including AI-assisted development and testing tools, to improve productivity, code quality, and delivery outcomes What you'll bring to the role: 5+ years of strong C++ development experience Strong knowledge of SQL, Unix/Linux environments, and shell scripting Experience building and supporting real-time, multi-threaded, mission-critical systems, with knowledge of application server development, data processing, systems integration, data persistence, transactional systems, and distributed architectures Experience with messaging, pub/sub, or market data distribution platforms Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with global teams Experience using AI tools or AI agents across the software development lifecycle to enhance development, testing, debugging, engineering efficiency, and quality practices, including test automation and CI/CD Knowledge of Fixed Income products, trading systems, and networking is a plus. At Morgan Stanley Montreal, we support the Firm’s global businesses and infrastructure with cutting edge technology and innovation. The multi-faceted and highly technical Montreal team plays a critical role in building and maintaining our leading technology platform, including electronic trading, algorithm trading, cloud engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity and AI/ML. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Montreal community since 2008 and is considered a leading employer among the area’s highly skilled technology talent. There’s ample opportunity to move across the businesses for those who show passion and grit in their work. All our positions are located in Montreal, Quebec. We offer a hybrid work environment, combining remote work and attendance in the office. Knowledge of French and English is required. Build a career with impact. Visit morganstanley.com for more information. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents. Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo. At Morgan Stanley, we advise, originate, trade, manage and distribute capital for people, governments and institutions, always with a standard of excellence and guided by our core values. Morgan Stanley is dedicated to providing first-class service to our clients, in a way that reflects our commitment to creating a more sustainable future and fostering stronger communities around the world. In each line of business, we strive to demonstrate our belief in the power of transformative thinking, innovative strategies and leading-edge solutions—and in the ability of capital to work for the benefit of all society. What We Do