C++ Developer (Crypto HFT)

TL;DR

C++ Developer (Crypto HFT): Building and optimizing high-performance HFT systems and exchange connectivity with an accent on low-latency C++ development and scaling infrastructure. Focus on reducing latency, implementing market links, and ensuring system reliability for a crypto market maker.

Location: Dubai | Remote

Company

A profitable crypto HFT market maker focused exclusively on centralized exchanges.

What you will do

• Design and implement new market links and connectivity tools
• Improve and maintain existing high-load, low-latency C++ applications
• Actively reduce latency to optimize trading performance
• Ensure operational excellence and reliability of systems as they scale
• Collaborate closely with engineering, data, and trading teams

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ (better 4+) years of software development experience, primarily in modern C++
• Experience with high-load, low-latency systems
• Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, and design patterns
• Good grasp of networking fundamentals (REST, Websockets, etc.)

Nice to have

• Knowledge of financial markets, HFT, or distributed systems
• Exposure to protocols like FIX
• Familiarity with AWS, Kibana, Grafana, Prometheus, or Kubernetes
• Basic experience with Python and Kafka

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work for a financially strong, fast-growing multinational company
• Exposure to real high-frequency trading systems
• Chance to directly influence latency-sensitive infrastructure
• Flat structure and strong engineering culture
• Growth path within a world-class engineering team