C++ developer Jobs in Montreal, QC

What is the opportunity?

The QIS development team is looking for a candidate to work with the business to build out and improve the calculation infrastructure required for structuring, trading and risk management. In this role, the candidate will help design and implement a scalable solution for compute which also maintains flexibility to test new strategies that are beneficial for the business. The candidate is expected to have a good understanding of financial calculations in order to be able to communicate effectively with the traders, structurers and quants.

What will you do?

• Analyze the computational pattern of a given strategy, and design/implement a calculation framework that accommodates that strategy.

• Help users onboard onto the framework, including working on migrating existing code onto the framework.

• Support the users of the framework to make sure it maintains the maximum potential of compute capability.

• Understand the current set of standard technologies and usage patterns.

• Establish working relationships with quant and technologies to facilitate remediation and redesign.

• Engage with and lead design discussions to improve the stability and reduce duplication of work by both upstream and downstream systems.

• 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:

• A very strong understanding of python as the primary language used internally and by users

• Interest in developing technical skills by keeping up to date with latest trends in application design and new language features/usage.

• Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication skills along with strong presentation skills. Ability to communicate complex technical ideas.

• Strong organizational and time management capabilities, as well as an ability to work closely with others.

• Curiosity about how technology can be used to solve real world problems.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience in developing on a large scale distributed computation platform, or developing the platform itself.

• Experience working in Capital Markets

• Understanding of QIS (Quantative Investment Strategies)

• Knowledge of technologies such as:

  • Distributed caches like Hazelcast, GridGain

• Experience in a matrix environment, such as a large, publicly-traded corporation

• Ability to facilitate between and influence key decision makers

• Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills to work across functions and businesses

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, Analytical Thinking, Application Integrations, Detail-Oriented, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Python (Programming Language), Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Technology Platforms

Additional Job Details

1 PLACE VILLE MARIE:MONTRÉALMontréalCanada37.5Full timeCAPITAL MARKETSRegularSalaried2026-04-092026-05-16

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

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.