C++ Software Engineer (Market Data)

Eqvilent; Remote; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A quantitative trading company is seeking a Software Engineer to work with market data and optimize system performance. The role involves providing connectivity for exchanges, improving data receiving processes, and supporting new data types in connectors. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in C++ 17/20, multithreading, and Linux systems, and should enjoy a fast-paced, remote-friendly environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

40 paid days off

Cutting-edge hardware and technology

Access to global offices

Qualifications

• Experience with modern standards of C++ 17/20.
• Understanding of Linux system internals.
• Decent level of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Provide connectivity for new exchanges.
• Speed up market data receiving and optimize connectors.
• Support new data types in connectors.
• Refactor existing solutions for scalability.

Skills

Knowledge of networks and interaction protocols

C++17/20 standards

Handling large volumes of incoming data

Multithreading programming

Linux system internals

Algorithms and data structures

English proficiency

Job description

We are seeking a Software Engineer who is passionate about working with market data and is not afraid of tackling challenging tasks. As a Quantitative Trading company, we have high standards for data quality and handle vast amounts of data. This area is often one of the most labor-intensive and demanding parts of the development process because it requires consideration of numerous corner cases. Therefore, we are looking for candidates who genuinely enjoy their work, delve into technical documentation, pay attention to details, and are responsible.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Provide connectivity for new exchanges.
• Speed up market data receiving and optimize existing connectors.
• Support new data types in connectors.
• Refactor existing solutions to improve their scalability.

What We Look For In You:

• Knowledge of networks and interaction protocols.
• Experience with modern standards of C++ 17/20.
• Experience with handling large volumes of incoming data.
• Multithreading programming, understanding of CPU memory models.
• Understanding of Linux system internals.
• Knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
• Decent level of written and spoken English to work in an international environment.

Nice-to-have:

• In-depth knowledge and expertise with low latency/real-time development with sub-microsecond latency
• Experience in HFT, telecommunication, or game dev

Why Should You Join Our Team?

• Great challenges with fast feedback loops
• A welcoming group of highly qualified international professionals
• Cutting-edge hardware and technology
• Work remotely from anywhere in the world
• Access any of our global offices anytime
• 40 paid days off