Software Engineer (C++/Rust) - Databento

Software Engineer (C++/Rust)

Databento is seeking a mid-level or senior Software Engineer to join their core engineering team. This role focuses on the most performance-sensitive parts of the codebase, working with C/C++ and Rust to build the market data platform for modern finance.

About Databento

Databento is revolutionizing the financial industry by providing a unified API for real-time and historical market data across futures, options, and equities. They own the entire market data stack end-to-end, offering unparalleled performance and reliability with a simplified developer experience. The team comprises alumni from top quantitative firms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance server applications in C/C++ and Rust.
• Write message parsers and feed handlers for direct market data feeds from trading venues.
• Optimize existing codebase for high throughput (millions of messages per second, up to 40+ gigabits) and low latency (measured in nanoseconds).
• Implement tools and libraries for petabyte-scale data processing and analysis.
• Collaborate with the systems team on build, deployment, and CI/CD best practices.
• Implement monitoring and improve application uptime.
• Ensure smooth feature rollouts and updates.

Preferred Background

• 5+ years of full-time software engineering experience, preferably at a trading firm, tech company, or high-growth startup.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ or Rust.
• Knowledge of systems programming, algorithms, data structures, multithreading, networked I/O, serialization, CPU architecture, kernel, and compilers.
• Experience working with multiprocess environments.
• Comfortable with lldb/gdb.
• Good communication skills and work ethic for a remote workplace.
• An interest in low-level optimization and performance engineering.
• An interest in financial data or algorithmic trading.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $150,000–$250,000 USD annually, benchmarked to Tier 1 locations. Total compensation may also include bonuses, commissions, and equity.

Benefits

• Health, dental, disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) matching for full-time employees.
• 100% remote work accommodation, with teammates paid in their local currency.

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