Software Engineer (HFT)

TAAS Partners; Dubai; Remote; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global crypto trading firm is seeking a Senior or Lead Software Engineer (C++) to design and optimize advanced trading systems. This position initially allows for remote work, transitioning to Dubai post-visa. Candidates should have deep C++ experience and a background in high-frequency trading. The firm offers competitive compensation and a dynamic environment for innovation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Autonomy to experiment and lead

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of deep hands-on C++ development.
• Background in high-frequency trading (HFT), crypto and/or market-making is highly preferred.
• Proven experience in low latency systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and build robust, low-latency systems powering our crypto trading infrastructure.
• Collaborate on architectural decisions, latency tuning, and stability of trading engine.
• Identify bottlenecks and devise high-impact solutions.
• Own the code from development to production-level performance.

Skills

C++ development

High-frequency trading (HFT)

Low latency systems

Job description

Overview

We are a fast-moving global firm operating in the crypto market-making space (not an exchange), focused on building next-gen high-frequency trading infrastructure for market making across global exchanges.

We’re looking for a Senior or Lead Software Engineer (C++) to help develop, optimize, and elevate our core trading systems initially remote, with a transition to Dubai once the work visa is processed.

This role sits at the intersection of high-performance engineering and financial innovation, where your work will directly shape the future of crypto trading markets.

What You'll Do

• Design and build robust, low-latency systems powering our crypto trading infrastructure
• Collaborate on architectural decisions, latency tuning, and stability of trading engine
• Identify bottlenecks and devise high-impact solutions
• Own the code from development to production-level performance

What You Bring

• 2-5 years of deep hands-on C++ development
• Background in high-frequency trading (HFT), crypto and/or market-making is highly preferred
• Proven experience in low latency systems
• Passion for speed, stability & clean, scalable code

Why Join?

You’ll have the autonomy to experiment, iterate, and lead, with a clear runway to make tangible impact from Day One. If you thrive in high-performance environments and are ready to disrupt the status quo, we’d love to connect.

Compensation: Among the best in the industry

Location: Initially remote, Dubai (visa in process)

Start: Immediate joiners preferred (or up to 1-month notice)