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Senior C++ Engineer – Low Latency Trading Systems (Equities)
Job Description:
We are working with leading global financial institutions and trading firms who are expanding their low-latency equities trading platforms in Hong Kong. These teams build and operate mission-critical, event-driven systems that support high-volume trading, market data processing, and exchange connectivity across global markets.
This is a hands-on engineering role for experienced C++ developers who enjoy working close to trading and quantitative teams, with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and scalability.
What You'll Be Working On
- Designing and developing high-performance C++ trading systems handling real-time market data, orders, and executions across global venues
- Optimising latency, throughput, and stability in ultra-low-latency, event-driven environments
- Building and enhancing exchange and broker connectivity, including order routing and market data pipelines
- Collaborating closely with traders, quantitative researchers, and technologists to deliver new functionality and improve existing platforms
- Contributing to core libraries and shared infrastructure, promoting clean, reusable, and maintainable code
- Supporting production systems and participating in controlled releases in a fast-moving trading environment
Key Requirements
- Strong hands-on experience in C++ (C++17/20+)
- Solid knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and system design
- Experience with multi-threaded, parallel, and asynchronous programming
- Strong understanding of performance optimisation and low-latency systems
- Experience working in Linux/Unix environments
- Exposure to trading systems, market data, execution platforms, or exchange connectivity
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Nice to Have
- Experience in equities trading, prime brokerage, or proprietary trading environments
- Background in algorithmic or high-frequency trading systems
- Low-level networking knowledge (TCP/IP, FIX, socket programming)
- Python experience for tooling, research, or automation
Required Skills:
Trading
C++
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