Software Engineer (C++) - HFT

Durlston Partners; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 441,000 - 698,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Tax-free environment

Engineering-led culture

Work with top low-latency engineers

Job summary

Durlston Partners in Abu Dhabi is seeking a mid-level Software Engineer (C++) to join their core trading infrastructure team. The role focuses on building low-latency systems that power real-time trading and market connectivity.

You’ll collaborate with a team of ICPC finalists and ex-Big Tech architects to optimise throughput, reliability, and OS-level performance in a fast-paced, engineering-led environment.

Qualifications

• Strong C++ background with STL, memory management and concurrency.
• Academic background in Computer Science or Engineering.
• Understanding of distributed systems, networks, and OS internals.
• HFT or prop trading experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design high-performance, low-latency trading systems in modern C++.
• Optimise the trading stack for throughput and reliability.
• Architect scalable market connectivity, order execution, risk management.
• Work on core infrastructure with direct impact on trading performance.

Skills

C++ development

STL

Memory management

Concurrency

Distributed systems

Network protocols

OS internals

Education

Computer Science or Engineering degree

Job description

Software Engineer (C++) - HFT Firm - Abu Dhabi

I'm working with an elite HFT firm in Dubai hiring a strong mid-level C++ Engineer to join their core trading infrastructure team.

• Engineering team of ICPC World Finalists and ex-Big Tech architects
• Tech-first, open-collar culture - the code speaks louder than the title

They need a sharp C++ engineer to help build and optimise the low-latency systems that power their trading operation.

What you'll be working on:

• Designing and implementing high-performance, low-latency trading systems in modern C++
• Optimising the full trading stack for maximum throughput and reliability
• Architecting scalable solutions for market connectivity, order execution, and risk management
• Working directly on core infrastructure - your code has a direct line to trading performance

What they're looking for:

• Strong C++ development experience - strong STL, memory management, and concurrency
• Strong academic background in Computer Science or Engineering
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, network protocols, and OS internals
• HFT or prop trading experience desirable - but world-class engineers from any background considered

What's on offer:

• Exceptional, highly competitive compensation package
• Relocation support to Abu Dhabi - tax-free environment
• Engineering-led culture with zero bureaucracy
• Work alongside some of the sharpest low-latency engineers in the industry

If you write tight, performant C++ and want to work on systems that actually matter - this is the role.