C++ Software Engineer at Durlston Partners

Durlston Partners LLP; Dubai; On-site; AED 367,000 - 734,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Greenfield project

Job summary

Durlston Partners LLP in Dubai seeks a C++ Software Engineer to join a greenfield, on-site team building a next‑generation, low‑latency trading platform connecting to global exchanges. You will design and implement ultra‑fast, event‑driven systems in C++ with Python components, focusing on performance and reliability.

You will work with FIX protocol connectivity, multithreading, and real‑time data processing, with no legacy code, in a collaborative environment that rewards technical excellence

Qualifications

• Strong experience in modern C++ and Python.
• Hands-on experience with low-latency design and multithreading.
• Familiarity with FIX protocol connectivity to exchanges.

Responsibilities

• Design and build ultra-low-latency, event-driven systems in C++ and Python.
• Develop exchange connectivity to major markets using FIX.
• Optimize for performance with multithreading and real-time data processing.
• Collaborate with engineers on a greenfield trading platform.

Skills

C++

Python

Low-latency design

Multithreading

FIX protocol

Job description

C++ Software Engineer at Durlston Partners in Dubai, DU, AE.

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Digital Assets, Software Engineering, Systematic Trading & Research USD $100k - 200k Base DOE Dubai, India

C++ Trading Engineer – Prop Trading Firm – Dubai, UAE – Greenfield Low‑Latency Platform Comp: USD $100k – 200k base DOE Build something new from the ground up.

We’re partnering with a high-performing trading team embarking on an ambitious greenfield project – developing a next‑generation, low‑latency trading platform that connects directly to global exchanges across equities, derivatives, and commodities.

They’re looking for C++ Trading Engineers (varying levels of experience) who thrive on solving complex engineering problems and want to shape a new system from day one.

What You’ll Do

Design and build ultra‑low‑latency, event‑driven systems in C++ and Python. Develop exchange connectivity to leading markets including NSE, BSE, MCX, CME, and Gift City. Work on parallel programming, concurrency, and real‑time data processing. test‑driven development and performance tuning to deliver clean, high‑quality code. Collaborate with experienced engineers on a brand‑new trading platform – no legacy systems, no red tape.

What You’ll Bring

Strong experience in modern C++ and a solid grasp of Python. Deep understanding of low‑latency design, multithreading, and event‑driven architectures. Hands‑on experience with FIX protocol or building connectivity to financial exchanges. Excellent troubleshooting and profiling skills for real‑time systems. (Bonus) Familiarity with trading concepts, order flow, and market data structures.

What’s In It For You

• A greenfield environment where you can influence architecture, design, and technology choices.
• High‑impact work – your code will directly power real‑time trading on global markets.
• A collaborative, high‑calibre team focused on technical excellence, not bureaucracy.
• Competitive compensation, strong career progression, and exposure to cutting‑edge systems design.