Prestige Staffing
Director, Software Development - C++
New York, New York, US
Role snapshot
Prestige Staffing is hiring a Director, Software Development - C++ on a full-time basis. This is an on-site role based in New York, New York, US.
- Company
- Prestige Staffing
- Location
- New York, New York, US
- Work mode
- On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 15+ years
- Posted
- Oct 21, 2026
Who this role suits
Experienced professionals who can lead projects, set direction and be accountable for outcomes, not just tasks.
How to prepare your application
- Prepare examples of decisions you drove, how you measured the result, and how you worked with other teams.
- Be ready to discuss trade-offs and scope, not only the tools you have used.
- Read what Prestige Staffing publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.
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About the role
Job Title
Director, Software Development - C++
Pay
$250,000 - $275,000 USD
Location
NYC
Summary
An exceptional opportunity to lead the development of a high-performance, low-latency trading platform. The role demands strategic oversight of system architecture, engineering leadership, and operational excellence in a mission-critical, regulated financial services setting. The Director will manage and mentor engineering teams, influence technical strategy, and ensure system reliability and scalability for cutting-edge equity and options trading systems.
Requirements
Director, Software Development - C++
Pay
$250,000 - $275,000 USD
Location
NYC
Summary
An exceptional opportunity to lead the development of a high-performance, low-latency trading platform. The role demands strategic oversight of system architecture, engineering leadership, and operational excellence in a mission-critical, regulated financial services setting. The Director will manage and mentor engineering teams, influence technical strategy, and ensure system reliability and scalability for cutting-edge equity and options trading systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
- 15+ years of software engineering experience, with significant expertise in C/C++ on Linux
- 5+ years in senior engineering leadership roles managing multiple teams
- Proven experience designing and owning large-scale, high-performance, low-latency systems
- Deep knowledge of data structures, algorithms, systems programming, and network protocols (TCP/IP, Multicast)
- Hands-on experience with multithreading and real-time systems
- Familiarity with scripting, automation, and AI-assisted coding tools
- Strong strategic thinking, leadership, and stakeholder communication skills
- Experience within regulated financial environments is preferred
- Own and direct the end-to-end architecture and development of NYSE’s trading systems
- Lead, mentor, and build high-performing engineering teams
- Translate business objectives into technical strategies and execution plans
- Establish and enforce engineering standards, best practices, and performance metrics
- Drive technical innovation and evaluate emerging technologies
- Oversee operational reliability, incident management, and systemic improvements
- Manage budgets, resources, and vendor relationships
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and executive leadership to align on strategic goals
- Ensure regulatory compliance and system availability for mission-critical trading infrastructure
- Lead a visible team of 6-10 engineers, influencing key trading technology initiatives
- Competitive salary in the range of $250,000 to $275,000
- Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, 401(k), and paid time off