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Reports to the Head of GTX. GTX designs, develops, and supports our global Stat-Arb and Low-Latency execution platforms. Location, NYC.\nWhat You Will Do\nDesign, develop, and deliver critical components within, and integrating, our Stat-Arb, Low-Latency, and High-Touch platforms\nWork 80% hands-on keyboard, 20% mentor, coordinate staff\nWork closely with the Systematic COO and Business Analysts who support the function on architecture and implementation\nProvide technical thought leadership within the team, and across the front office\nProvide Level 3 support across global operations\nWhat You Will Bring\nMinimum of ten years of experience in C++ development in a Linux based environment\nExpertise in C++ design for microsecond latency, including cache-conscious data structures, lock-free concurrency, and the C++ memory model\nSystems-level latency engineering, including kernel bypass, core isolation, NUMA-aware thread and memory placement, and syscalls off the critical path\nExcellent communication skills, written and verbal, including non-technical stakeholders\nExpertise in building electronic trading systems, market data systems, or crossing engines, including exchange-native protocol and feed handler work\nExperience delivering in co-located execution environments\nExperience leading and mentoring small, highly technical development teams\nExceptional architectural and design skills\nProficiency in DevOps methodologies, including CI/CD and build automation\nExperience with Agile Development frameworks\nExperience with Site Reliability Engineering methodology\nKey Qualities\nProblem-solving aptitude with a passion for continuous improvement\nAbility to adapt to rapidly changing business requirements\nStrong leadership and team collaboration skills\nWho we are \n Schonfeld is a global multi-manager hedge fund that strives to deliver industry-leading risk-adjusted returns for our investors. We leverage both internal and external portfolio manager teams around the world, seeking to capitalize on inefficiencies and opportunities within the markets. We draw from decades of experience and a significant investment in proprietary technology, infrastructure and risk analytics to invest across four main strategies: Quant, Tactical, Fundamental Equity and Discretionary Macro & Fixed Income.\nOur Culture \n At Schonfeld, we’ll invest in you. Attracting and retaining top talent is at the heart of what we do, because we believe that exceptional outcomes begin with exceptional people. We foster a culture where talent is empowered to continually learn, innovate and pursue ambitious goals. We are teamwork-oriented, collaborative and encourage ideas-at all levels-to be shared. As an organization committed to investing in our people, we provide learning and educational offerings and opportunities to make an impact. 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