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Senior Software Engineer High-Frequency Trading

Job Description - Senior Software Engineer High-Frequency Trading

What You'll Do

  • Build high-performance trading systems with ultra-low latency
    (including market making, hedging, and arbitrage strategies for derivatives and delta-one products)
  • Partner closely with traders and quantitative researchers to design and refine trading logic
  • Develop and maintain core trading infrastructure in C++
  • Write clean, well-tested code, including automated tests, and participate in code reviews
  • Provide advanced (Tier 3) support for production systems when needed

What We're Looking For

  • Degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • 8+ years of experience developing server-side applications in C++ on Linux (C++14 or newer preferred)
  • Strong system design and problem-solving skills
  • Solid understanding of:
    • Multithreading
    • Network/socket programming
    • Low-latency system design
  • Experience building trading systems or exchange connectivity is highly preferred
  • Familiarity with Kafka is a plus
  • Strong data analysis skills
  • Clear and effective communication in English (spoken and written)

Location & Relocation

This role is based in Hong Kong. We welcome applications from overseas candidates and offer relocation support, including work visa sponsorship.

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