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Low Latency C++ Systems for Trading with David Gross at CppCon

David Gross presenting on low latency Cpp trading systems at CppCon 2024

Achieving ultra-low latency in trading systems starts at the design level. At CppCon, David Gross, Options Tech Lead, delivered a must-watch talk on building high-performance trading systems using C++.

  • Key principles for designing low latency trading systems
  • Using concurrent data structures to reduce latency
  • Techniques for optimizing algorithms and data structures

In “When Nanoseconds Matter: Ultrafast Trading Systems in C++,” he breaks down:

For software engineers working in trading, big tech, or any performance-critical system, this talk offers insights into designing scalable and efficient architectures.

Watch the talk “When Nanoseconds Matter: Ultrafast Trading Systems in C++” below:

CppCon is the premier conference for the global C++ community, featuring deep technical talks, networking with industry leaders, and cutting-edge insights into modern C++.

If you’re interested in building high-performance systems and enjoyed the talk, take a look at tech career opportunities at Optiver.

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