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About Presto
Founded in 2014, Presto is an algorithmic trading and financial services firm with a global presence. Presto focuses on delivering exceptional value for clients through a rigorous research-driven approach to investment and trade execution. With more than a 100 million trade executions in a day, Presto is a leading financial services firm in both digital assets and traditional finance markets.
As a Software Engineer in the Order team
You will be responsible for developing and maintaining the core systems that enable our trading platform to communicate with global exchanges. You will work on the front lines of our trading operations, ensuring the speed, reliability, and stability of our exchange connections. Your work directly impacts our ability to execute trades and capitalize on market opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Provide timely support for exchange connectivity issues, investigating and resolving production incidents.
- Implement and maintain monitoring and alerting systems to track the health and performance of exchange connections.
- Integrate with exchange APIs for order entry, market data retrieval, and other trading functionalities.
- Optimize network and application code to minimize latency in message transmission and reception.
- Collaborate with traders, quantitative researchers, and infrastructure engineers to understand their requirements and deliver effective solutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong proficiency in C++/Python.
- Experience with low-latency systems and high-performance computing.
- Excellent communication skills, in both Chinese and English.
- Experience with linux/unix environments.
- Deep understanding of exchange protocols and APIs.v
Preferred
- Experience in the financial industry, particularly in high-frequency trading.
- Deep understanding of network protocols, exchange APIs, and market microstructure.
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