C++ Team Lead | Dubai, UAE | Remote

Selby Jennings; Dubai; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the financial technology sector is seeking a C++ Team Lead to spearhead the development of high-performance trading systems. This role is pivotal for enhancing trading algorithms and ensuring optimal market data connectivity for cryptocurrency platforms. With a focus on speed and reliability, the ideal candidate will leverage their extensive experience in software development to tackle challenges in high-load environments. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the evolution of trading strategies in a fast-paced market. If you're passionate about technology and finance, this opportunity could be your next big leap!

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of C++ software development experience.
• Proven experience in high-load and low-latency applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain components for market data and exchange connectivity.
• Develop and enhance trading algorithms for cryptocurrency platforms.
• Optimize trading systems for microsecond and nanosecond performance.

Skills

C++ Software Development

High-load Systems

Low-latency Applications

Design Patterns

Data Structures

Algorithms

Network Protocols

Websockets

FIX Protocol

Kafka

Analytical Skills

Debugging Skills

Job description

C++ Team Lead

Selby Jennings Dubai, United Arab Emirates Apply now Posted 1 day ago Remote Job Permanent Negotiable

A Crypto Prop Trading Firm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in high-load and low-latency systems. The role is based in Dubai and involves developing and optimizing trading systems, algorithms, and market data/exchange connectivity for cryptocurrency platforms. Ideal candidates will have a background in environments where speed and reliability are paramount.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain components for market data and exchange connectivity with cryptocurrency platforms.
• Develop and enhance trading algorithms, adding new functionalities to the trading system.
• Optimize the trading system for microsecond and nanosecond performance.
• Collaborate with various teams to sustain and improve trading systems.
• Possess at least 8 years of experience in C++ software development, with a total of 10 or more years in software development preferred.
• Demonstrate proven experience with high-load and low-latency applications.
• Expertise in optimizing applications for microsecond and nanosecond latency.
• Strong knowledge of design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Proficiency in network protocols; familiarity with Websockets, FIX, and Kafka is advantageous.
• Experience in financial markets or high-frequency trading systems; developing trading strategies is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and debugging skills for troubleshooting critical issues.
• Ability to lead technical initiatives independently from requirements to deployment.

Desired experience:

• Experience with Kernel bypass/DPDK.
• Expertise in system-level and network performance optimizations.
• Potential to lead a team and collaborate with remote developers.

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