Low-Latency C++ Engineer for Crypto Trading — Remote & Flexible

Venture Search; Switzerland; Remote; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first environment

Flexible hours

Company trips abroad

Job summary

Our client is seeking a C++ Software Engineer to develop high-load trading systems, optimise performance, and connect to cryptocurrency exchanges. The role focuses on reliability, low latency, and robust data handling in fast-moving markets.

The position offers a remote-first environment in Switzerland, with opportunities to collaborate across teams and apply AI-assisted tools to enhance development workflows and system stability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in C++ and high-load systems.
• Experience with trading/financial markets and low-latency architectures.
• Knowledge of design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Understanding networking concepts.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude, Cursor, GitHub Copilot.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain connections to cryptocurrency exchanges and data providers, as well as troubleshoot market data issues.
• Develop and implement new features.
• Collaborate with different teams to ensure correct behaviour of algorithms and continuously improve trading systems.
• Assist with identifying and resolving smaller bugs and technical issues.

Skills

C++

High-load systems

Networking

Low-latency

Distributed systems

Algorithms

AI-assisted tools

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Claude

Cursor

Job description

Our client is seeking a C++ Software Engineer to develop high-load trading systems, optimise performance, and connect to cryptocurrency exchanges. The role focuses on reliability, low latency, and robust data handling in fast-moving markets.

The position offers a remote-first environment in Switzerland, with opportunities to collaborate across teams and apply AI-assisted tools to enhance development workflows and system stability.