Principal C++ Engineer - Remote Trading Systems

About the Role

We are seeking a Principal C++ Engineer to join Cargill’s agricultural supply chain business. This remote Principal C++ Engineer role will allow you to leverage your expertise in C++ and the FIX protocol to build and maintain high-performance trading systems. You will play a crucial role in modernizing trading solutions and driving the adoption of new technologies and best practices.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design and implementation of robust trading systems, writing clean and efficient code.
• Integrate market data feeds from financial providers to process real-time data.
• Mentor and support the software engineering team to improve trading applications' performance and reliability.
• Conduct rigorous testing and code reviews to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Advocate for continuous improvement in system performance and reliability.
• Establish and maintain technical documentation for system architecture.
• Monitor live trading systems for optimal performance and address real-time issues.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience, typically reflecting 10+ years in software development.
• Deep expertise in C++ (modern standards, e.g., C++11/14/17/20).
• Extensive experience with the FIX protocol and designing high-performance trading systems.
• Strong understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and performance optimization.
• Experience with network programming and messaging protocols.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience modernizing legacy trading systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and agile methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $144,000 - $210,000.
• Discretionary incentive award based on performance.
• Comprehensive benefit program including medical and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Remote work flexibility.