Low-Latency C++ Engineer (Mid/Senior) – Crypto HFT

Forward Role; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Role in Dubai is seeking mid and senior C++ engineers to build low-latency trading systems for crypto markets. You will develop exchange connectivity, market data, and optimisation of critical paths measured in microseconds.

This role offers Dubai-based opportunity with remote work options. You will work closely with traders, quants, and engineers to deliver high-performance components in a fintech environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years commercial C++ for mid-level applicants.
• 8+ years C++ experience for senior applicants.
• Strong background in high-load, low-latency systems.
• Solid knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
• Experience in trading, market data, fintech, or crypto environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain connectivity to crypto exchanges.
• Develop market data and trading system components.
• Optimise critical paths measured in microseconds and nanoseconds.
• Ship new features into live trading environments.
• Debug complex production issues across high-throughput systems.
• Work closely with traders, quants, and engineers.

Skills

C++ Mid

C++ Senior

Tools

FIX

WebSockets

Kafka

Python

AWS

Grafana

Prometheus

Kibana

DPDK

Kernel Bypass

Exchange connectivity

Trading systems

Job description

Forward Role in Dubai is seeking mid and senior C++ engineers to build low-latency trading systems for crypto markets. You will develop exchange connectivity, market data, and optimisation of critical paths measured in microseconds.

This role offers Dubai-based opportunity with remote work options. You will work closely with traders, quants, and engineers to deliver high-performance components in a fintech environment.