C++ Software Engineer for Ultra-Low-Latency Trading Systems

A Leading Global proprietary trading firm and a Hedge Fund is looking for a C++ Software Engineer to help build and optimize the ultra-low-latency systems powering its trading strategies.

You’ll work directly with traders and quant researchers, designing high-performance trading infrastructure and solving real-world latency and scalability challenges.

About the Role

What you’ll do:

• Build and optimize low-latency trading systems in C++ skills
• Work closely with trading and research teams on algorithms and infrastructure
• Improve system performance, reliability, and deployment workflows

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize low-latency trading systems in C++ skills
• Work closely with trading and research teams on algorithms and infrastructure
• Improve system performance, reliability, and deployment workflows

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have a Computer Science degree or equivalent

Required Skills

• 4-10 years of experience in low latency Linux development using C/C++, STL, Boost
• Experience designing and implementing multithreaded and distributed systems

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• Experience in front-office trading desk-aligned role is an advantage
• Good knowledge of distributed network architecture
• Good knowledge of Equities and Futures asset classes highly desirable
• Familiar with C++ optimization techniques
• Familiar with Linux / GCC development toolchain
• Knowledge of market data feed handlers and execution gateways highly desirable
• Good team player

Location :

• Singapore or Hong Kong
• Relocation support and work visa sponsorship available