C++ Developer (Crypto/HFT)

TL;DR

C++ Developer (Crypto/HFT): Designing and implementing market links and connectivity tools for a proprietary cryptocurrency trading platform with an accent on low-latency optimization and high-load system reliability. Focus on reducing execution latency and ensuring operational excellence for a distributed trading infrastructure.

Location: Remote (Preferred time zones: Europe, CIS, or Dubai-adjacent). Candidates based in Russia are not considered. Relocation to Dubai is possible.

Compensation: Competitive salary depending on level and location, plus performance-based bonuses.

Company

Sparkland is a proprietary cryptocurrency trading firm operating since 2020 with a remote-first engineering culture.

What you will do

• Design and implement new market links and connectivity tools.
• Improve and maintain 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

• 3-4+ 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.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals (REST, Websockets) and FIX protocol.
• Familiarity with AWS, Kafka, Python, and monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus, Kibana).
• English: C1 level or above required.
• Location: Must be based in Europe, CIS, or Dubai-adjacent time zones; candidates from Russia are excluded.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first culture with annual work-and-vacation retreats in various international destinations.
• Employment via B2B contract (service agreement) with flexible payment in USD, EUR, or USDT.
• Competitive compensation package and performance-based bonuses.
• Option to relocate to the core team hub in Dubai.