Software Engineer - Intern

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

Job summary

A global crypto trading firm is seeking Interns to develop and optimize core trading systems. Initially remote, you will later transition to Dubai as the work visa is processed. Responsibilities include designing low-latency systems, tuning performance, and resolving bottlenecks. Ideal candidates should possess C development experience and a passion for high-frequency trading. The role offers significant autonomy and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on C development experience is required.
• Background in high-frequency trading or market-making is preferred.
• Strong interest in creating stable and fast systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and build low-latency systems for crypto trading.
• Collaborate on stability and performance tuning.
• Identify bottlenecks and create effective solutions.
• Own code from development to production-level performance.

Skills

C development experience

Understanding of high-frequency trading (HFT)

Passion for clean and scalable code

Job description

We are a fast-moving global firm operating in the crypto market-making space (not an exchange) but 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 Youll 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

Youll 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)