Associate Director, Python Developer - Low-latency Trading Systems

Royal Bank of Canada • Jersey City, NJ

1d • $135,000 - $225,000

About The Position

What is the opportunity?
Capital Markets Technology is seeking a strong Senior Low Latency Engineer to develop multi-asset trading infrastructure utilizing C++, low-latency messaging and high performance data structures.
What will you do?
Design and implement services for trading such as market data, order management, messaging layer, security reference data systems, position keeping systems, and services for user interfaces (C++, Python)
Work with quants, traders, and other stakeholders to design, implement and test technology used in trading
Participate in DevOps (continuous integration pipeline, code quality tools, release methodologies)
Maintain, enhance, and refactor the existing trading and execution systems and services.
In this role, you will communicate and interact frequently with RBC partners and/or employees located across Canada and/or worldwide.
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field 5+ years of experience building highly performant, low-latency systems on Linux platform
Proficient in C++ programming. Must have ability to use the right construct for the problem and ability to determine the appropriate C++ construct when building code.
Knowledge of the Standard Template Library (STL), multi-threaded programming and unit testing in C++
Experience in scripting and database query coding is required
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work in fast-paced environments delivering quality solutions.
Nice-to-have
Familiarity with data-oriented design principles
What’s in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
Flexible work/life balance options
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $135,000 - $225,000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs. This salary range does not include other elements of total compensation, including a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) program with company-matching contributions; health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and paid time-off plan.
RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:
Drives RBC’s high performance culture.
Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals.
Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field 5+ years of experience building highly performant, low-latency systems on Linux platform
• Proficient in C++ programming. Must have ability to use the right construct for the problem and ability to determine the appropriate C++ construct when building code.
• Knowledge of the Standard Template Library (STL), multi-threaded programming and unit testing in C++
• Experience in scripting and database query coding is required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work in fast-paced environments delivering quality solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with data-oriented design principles

Responsibilities

• Design and implement services for trading such as market data, order management, messaging layer, security reference data systems, position keeping systems, and services for user interfaces (C++, Python)
• Work with quants, traders, and other stakeholders to design, implement and test technology used in trading
• Participate in DevOps (continuous integration pipeline, code quality tools, release methodologies)
• Maintain, enhance, and refactor the existing trading and execution systems and services.

Benefits

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level