VisualHFT

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Who We Are VisualHFT is an advanced analytics platform purpose-built for high-frequency trading environments. Designed for traders, quants, and financial engineers, we provide deep insights into execution quality, market microstructure, and real-time system performance — down to the microsecond. As a pre-MVP, pre-revenue startup, we are crafting a precision toolset for modern electronic trading. We're building a platform that bridges HPC engineering with quantitative finance research, and this hire will be key to that effort. What We’re Looking For We’re seeking a Quantitative Developer who combines deep market microstructure expertise with a strong foundation in real-time, low-latency system design. This is a hands-on, equity-only role focused on translating quantitative models and financial research into performant, actionable tools for traders. As an early team member, you'll own the architecture and implementation of real-time metrics, indicators, and diagnostics at the heart of VisualHFT. What We’re Looking For • Deep understanding of market microstructure and electronic trading mechanics • Strong experience in real-time or low-latency systems (C#, C++, or Rust preferred) • Proven work in HPC optimization: parallelization, memory layout tuning, zero-GC systems • Hands-on experience with financial research implementation (execution cost models, order flow analytics) • Comfortable with modular, plugin-based system architectures and high-throughput data pipelines 🌟 Bonus Points • Experience in an HFT, market-making, or algo execution environment • Familiarity with ITCH/FIX/OUCH protocols and exchange-specific microstructure behaviors • Understanding of infrastructure monitoring in trading systems (latency breakdowns, tick-to-trade analysis) • Exposure to quantitative strategy simulation and live production systems What We Offer • Equity: 1.5%–2.0% equity with a 4-year vesting schedule (1-year cliff) • Technical Leadership: Core contributor to the logic powering VisualHFT’s analytics engine • Impact: Your work will be the foundation of VisualHFT’s edge in execution analytics and trading diagnostics • Flexibility: Fully remote, async-friendly team distributed across time zones • Vision: Build a toolset that becomes mission-critical to professional traders and quant funds Apply now and help define the analytics backbone of the most powerful HFT diagnostics platform in the market.