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by 22SAS 1323 days ago
No. I work in HFT and this happens in only two cases:

1. At top-tier firms like HRT, Citadel Securities, Jump, TGS, RenTech; there are a decent amount of C++ devs making 7-figures. In many cases, it may depend on how profitable their desk is.

2. At most other firms (mine included), only very senior devs are making 7-figures. These are people managing or overseeing many teams.

This BS that HFT C++ devs make craptons of money has been spread by tech bros and college kids, who have never worked in HFT.