C++ Engineer (HFT)

TL;DR

C++ Engineer (HFT): Developing and enhancing low-latency systems for a proprietary trading platform with an accent on market connectivity and system performance. Focus on building high-load infrastructure, optimizing latency, and ensuring the reliability of core trading components.

Location: Remote (EMEA) with an option for relocation to Dubai.

Company

A fast-growing proprietary trading firm focused on sophisticated trading infrastructure.

What you will do

• Design and implement new market connectivity solutions.
• Develop and maintain high-load, low-latency C++ applications.
• Identify opportunities to reduce latency and improve system performance.
• Enhance the reliability, stability, and scalability of core infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Collaborate across engineering, data, and trading operations teams.

Requirements

• 3+ years of commercial software development experience with modern C++.
• Experience building or maintaining HFT, high-load, or low-latency systems.
• Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software design patterns.
• Good knowledge of networking fundamentals, including REST APIs and WebSockets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of FIX protocol.
• Experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Grafana, Kibana, or Prometheus.
• Python development experience.
• Familiarity with Kafka.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a highly technical environment.
• Direct impact on the performance and evolution of a live trading platform.
• Collaboration with experienced engineers and trading professionals.
• Relocation support to Dubai available.