Software Engineer (HFT) - Intern

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

Job summary

A global crypto firm is looking for interns to develop high-performance trading systems. This role requires hands-on C++ experience and a background in high-frequency trading is preferred. You'll design low-latency systems, collaborate on architectural decisions, and enhance trading stability. This position starts remotely with a planned transition to Dubai, and offers competitive compensation in the industry.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Autonomy to experiment and lead

Qualifications

• Hands-on C++ development experience required.
• Background in high-frequency trading or crypto preferred.
• Strong passion for writing clean, scalable code.

Responsibilities

• Design and build low-latency trading systems.
• Collaborate on architectural decisions and stability.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions.

Skills

C++ development experience

High-frequency trading knowledge

Passion for speed and stability

Job description

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 in various global exchanges.

We’re looking for interns 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

• Hands-on C++ development experience
• Background in high-frequency trading (HFT), crypto and/or market-making is highly preferred
• 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)