Senior C++ Trading Systems Developer (HFT)

TL;DR

Senior C++ Trading Systems Developer (HFT): Building and optimizing high-frequency trading systems with an accent on low-latency infrastructure and performance tuning. Focus on collaborating with quantitative researchers to develop scalable trading platforms and ensuring system reliability in a fast-paced market environment.

Location: Must be based in or willing to relocate to Amsterdam (Netherlands) or Cyprus (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to €250,000 + bonus

Company

A global leader in the HFT, market making, and liquidity provision sector operating on major international exchanges.

What you will do

• Develop and optimize robust trading systems across various global markets.
• Collaborate closely with Quant Researchers to translate strategies into efficient code.
• Architect high-performance infrastructure to compete in demanding market environments.
• Solve complex concurrency and architectural challenges.
• Engage in technical knowledge sharing within a lean, agile engineering team.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional C++ development experience.
• Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++17 and newer).
• Deep expertise in Linux environments, operating systems, and network optimization.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Amsterdam or Cyprus for a hybrid work model.
• Strong understanding of data structures and complex systems architecture.

Nice to have

• Experience in low-latency trading system development.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Knowledge of network stacks (L1, L2, TCP, UDP) and x86-x64 architecture.
• Background in competitive programming (IOI, ICPC, HashCode) or CTF challenges.

Culture & Benefits

• Access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and GPU-powered research tools.
• Collaborative environment with a strong emphasis on technical excellence.
• Regular team events, including hackathons and coding competitions.
• High-performance culture focused on innovation and ownership.