Associate Director, Low-latency Software Engineer (C++)

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Capital Markets Technology is seeking a strong Senior Low Latency Engineer to develop multi-asset trading infrastructure utilizing C++, low-latency messaging and high performance data structures.

What will you do?

• Design and implement services for trading such as market data, order management, messaging layer, security reference data systems, position keeping systems, and services for user interfaces (C++, Python)
• Work with quants, traders, and other stakeholders to design, implement and test technology used in trading
• Participate in DevOps (continuous integration pipeline, code quality tools, release methodologies)
• Maintain, enhance, and refactor the existing trading and execution systems and services.
• In this role, you will communicate and interact frequently with RBC partners and/or employees located across Canada and/or worldwide.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field 5+ years of experience building highly performant, low-latency systems on Linux platform
• Proficient in C++ programming. Must have ability to use the right construct for the problem and ability to determine the appropriate C++ construct when building code.
• Knowledge of the Standard Template Library (STL), multi-threaded programming and unit testing in C++
• Experience in scripting and database query coding is required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work in fast-paced environments delivering quality solutions.

Nice-to-have

• Familiarity with data-oriented design principles.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

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Job Skills

Active Learning, Agile Methodology, Application Integrations, Detail-Oriented, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Additional Job Details

Address:

1 PLACE VILLE MARIE:MONTRÉAL

City:

Montréal

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-03-11

Application Deadline:

2026-03-31

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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