Equity Electronic Market Making C++ Developer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Equity Electronic Market Making C++ Developer (C++/Fintech): Designing and developing low-latency trading systems for automated market-making strategies with an accent on performance optimization and system resilience. Focus on building market data handlers, execution gateways, and pricing engines for global electronic markets.

Location: Onsite in Hong Kong

Company

hirify.global is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm founded in 1869.

What you will do

• Design and maintain high-performance C++ applications for electronic market-making and automated trading strategies.
• Build low-latency infrastructure, including market data handlers, execution gateways, and pricing engines.
• Optimize system performance through profiling, latency analysis, and critical component improvement.
• Collaborate with Traders and Strategists to implement new trading functionality and improve performance.
• Develop tools and frameworks to monitor system health, performance, and operational risk.
• Support exchange onboarding and market structure enhancements across electronic platforms.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Extensive experience with modern C++ (C++14/17/20).
• Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and concurrent programming.
• Experience developing high-performance, low-latency distributed systems in Linux environments.
• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals and system performance optimization.
• Must be based in or able to work onsite in Hong Kong.

Nice to have

• Prior experience with algorithmic trading, exchange connectivity, or market data systems.
• Knowledge of lock-free programming and multi-threading optimization techniques.
• Proficiency in Python for testing, tooling, and data analysis.
• Understanding of market microstructure and derivatives trading concepts.

Culture & Benefits

• Dynamic, entrepreneurial environment located on a bustling trading floor.
• Strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and professional growth.
• Access to firmwide networks, training, and development opportunities.
• Comprehensive wellness and personal finance offerings.