Flow Traders is looking for Senior C++ Software Engineers to join our growing team in Amsterdam. Software Engineers at Flow Traders provide us with our competitive edge, equipping Researchers and Traders with the information and capabilities that they need to make sound business decisions. C++ plays a critical role in our event-driven trading systems, which are designed to reliably handle vast amounts of data at ultra-low latencies.
As a C++ Engineer, you will build systems used to analyze and trade tens of thousands of products across hundreds of global trading venues every day. Working closely with Technologists, Quantitative Researchers, and Traders, you’ll guide the development of our in-house trading technology and optimize it to achieve market-leading performance and reliability. Our proprietary trading platform includes everything from venue connectivity (feed handlers and ordering gateways) to trading engines to shared platforms that enable us to work quickly and efficiently - we are proud of our open and collaborative culture, so you’ll have plenty of opportunity to find what fits you best.
Teamwork is one of our most important firm values, and end users are never more than a short walk away, guaranteeing short feedback loops and immediate insight into the value that your code provides. To foster collaboration and innovation, we maintain shared libraries, encourage code re-use, and continuously evolve our views on application architecture.
Main technical activities include:
For all C++ openings:
Exchange Connectivity:
Trading Strategies:
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Only penultimate and final year students are eligible to apply for the Graduate Trader program at Flow Traders. However, we encourage all students to come meet us at any of our upcoming events. All events can be found on our Career Events page.
We open applications for the Graduate Software Development program a year before the start date. Please be aware that we do not have a deadline for submitting applications, when all openings have been filled the position will be closed automatically.
The Graduate Trader position is open all year round and we recruit students on a rolling basis. There are four intakes for this program per year.
Passion and motivation are essential elements to being successful in the Graduate Trader position. Below are some ways to learn more about trading that we share with students:
Start following what’s happening in the financial markets by keeping up with the news.
Set up a mock or real trading portfolio or participate in trading competitions.
Play games of statistics and strategy.
Spend some time practicing your mental math skills.
If you are keen on reading, check out some of these books:
Reminiscences of a Stock Operator by Edwin Lefevre
Market Wizards by Jack Schwager
Liar’s Poker by Michael Lewis
Specific to the products we trade, The ETF Handbook by David J. Abner or ETF For Dummies.
This test is a key stage of our Graduate Trader recruitment process where candidates have 10 minutes to solve 75 questions using only mental arithmetic. Practice is the key to attaining a passing grade and we strongly encourage all candidates to do so using the following link.
Yes, we provide internship opportunities within our Trading department in our Amsterdam and New York offices.
Flow Traders has been hiring international talent for many years. We are very familiar with the relocation process for individuals and their families.
Yes, we aim to provide our candidates with the best experience. If you do not live in the location of your interview, our Recruitment Team will take care of planning your trip to our office, and will book your flight and accommodation.
This depends on the location you will be joining, Flow Traders will assist with various aspects (flights, visa application, accommodation at the start of your employment etc).
We are open to providing visa sponsorship to international candidates (and their partner/ children). We do not provide visa sponsorship for our interns.
We have a dedicated platform for continuous learning offering a variety of courses and trainings. We also sponsor relevant conferences throughout the year and encourage our employees to attend.
Flow Traders offers a Global Rotation program open to candidates across all regions. We believe sharing knowledge and global collaborations is crucial for success.
Yes, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. See the footer to direct you to our channels.
Following GDPR regulations, we have the permission to store your data for 12 months after your application date. Our internal system will delete your data automatically after these 12 months.