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C++ Engineer (High-Frequency Trading Focus) April 13, 2025 admin Careers

【About Us】

We are a leading quantitative trading firm and liquidity provider dedicated to delivering superior risk-adjusted returns. Our trading models have stood the test of time by combining comprehensive mathematical analysis, extensive financial market knowledge, and cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology solutions. We are pioneers in systematic decision-making, algorithmic execution, and active risk management. Our team consists of experienced professionals from top investment banks (such as Morgan Stanley/Merrill Lynch (Bank of America)/UBS/Macquarie) and graduates with outstanding academic backgrounds from institutions like London School of Economics/Oxford University/Nanyang Technological University/National University of Singapore.

【Position Overview】

We are seeking an experienced C++ Engineer (High-Frequency Trading Focus) to join our core technology team. This role is pivotal in developing and optimizing low-latency, high-performance trading systems that power our high-frequency trading strategies. You will work closely with AI and machine learning teams to continuously enhance the performance and reliability of live trading execution systems.

【Responsibilities】

  • Join the company’s core development team to build, optimize, and maintain high-frequency trading strategy systems.

  • Provide stable and efficient technical support and API services for the reinforcement learning strategy team.

  • Establish market data connections with major global financial exchanges and develop high-performance data processing and computation modules.

  • Build and refine broker connectivity for order execution, ensuring low latency, low coupling, high performance, and modular system design.

【Requirements】

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or related fields.

  • 5+ years of experience in C++ development, with a background in low-latency systems.

  • Proficient in Linux; experience in Linux Kernel tuning is a plus.

  • Familiarity with data structures and algorithms commonly used in high-frequency trading.

  • Experience with message queues (e.g., Kafka), caching systems (e.g., Redis), and time-series databases (e.g., kdb+).

  • Experience with Bloomberg BPIPE is a strong plus.

  • Experience in machine learning or reinforcement learning projects is a plus.

【Core Technical Skills】

  • Mastery of C++, especially in performance optimization, multithreading, and memory management.

  • Proficiency in network programming and I/O models; understanding of common network protocol stacks.

  • Familiar with market data ingestion and order execution workflows; knowledge of the FIX protocol is a plus.

  • Strong modular programming and system architecture design capabilities.

  • Able to perform under pressure, independently analyze, and quickly troubleshoot complex issues.

【Bonus Skills】

  • Familiarity with BPIPE integration and secondary development.

  • Hands-on experience with Kafka, Redis, kdb+, or similar technologies.

  • Experience deploying AI models or quantitative trading algorithms.

  • Knowledge of compliance requirements and deployment standards in financial trading systems.

【Technology Stack】

  • Programming Languages: C++ (primary), Python (for tools/scripting).

  • Operating System: Linux.

  • Communication Protocols: TCP/UDP, Multicast, FIX.

  • Middleware & Databases: Kafka, Redis, kdb+.

  • Tools & Version Control: Git, CMake, GDB, Perf, Valgrind.

【Soft Skills】

  • Strong logical thinking and clean coding habits.

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

  • High sense of responsibility, results-driven, and eager to tackle system-level optimization.

  • Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning.

【Benefits】

  • Option to work remotely within Malaysia & Spain & Barbados – up to 100% if desired; with the option to work abroad up to 25 days yearly.

  • Competitive base salary plus bonus.

  • A flat organizational structure with a positive team spirit.

  • Multiple company-sponsored overseas trips each year.

  • Various leisure activities including sports, board games, and more.

【Location】

Singapore/Johor Bahru/Shenzhen/Hongkong/London/Calgary