Systems

Low-Latency C++ and HFT Systems

CPU, Linux, networking, latency measurement, market data, execution and risk.

4.8Advanced systemsIntermediate → Advanced96 lessons
Outcome

Understand how low-level systems, Linux, networking and latency-sensitive software are designed and measured.

Good for

Students targeting HFT, low-latency C++ and performance-heavy systems roles.

Prerequisites

C++ fundamentals, basic data structures and curiosity about Linux, CPUs and networking.

Curriculum

What you will study

Modules are shown like a course curriculum so you can scan the path before starting.

01Latency measurement
02CPU and memory
03Linux tuning
04Networking paths
05Low-latency C++
06Concurrency
07Market microstructure
08Market data
09Execution and risk
10HFT interviews