Algorithmic Trading Engineer

HSBC Global Services Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC Global Services Limited in Hong Kong is seeking an Algorithmic Trading Engineer to build and optimize low-latency trading platforms. You will work with Java in JVM environments, focusing on performance, reliability, and scalability.

Ideal candidates have Scala experience or the ability to learn quickly, plus deep equities trading knowledge, FIX messaging familiarity, and a strong emphasis on risk management and high availability in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Expert level Java experience including JVM, GC and non-blocking IO.
• Applied Scala development or willingness to learn quickly.
• Deep knowledge of equities trading, order lifecycle and FIX messaging.
• Understanding of robust, scalable, highly available distributed trading platforms.
• Strong communicator with fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Work on algorithmic trading and low-latency execution platforms.
• Contribute to architecture decisions for scalable trading systems.
• Improve system reliability and performance in a regulated environment.
• Collaborate with trading desk and technology teams to implement solutions.
• Monitor latency and ensure design mitigates risk in real-time.

Skills

Java

Scala

Equities trading knowledge

FIX messaging

Distributed platforms

Risk management

Communication (English)

Job description

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as an Algorithmic Trading Engineer.

In this role you will:

• Have expert-level, applied Java experience including the JVM, garbage collection, data structures and non-blocking IO
• Have solid, applied experience with Scala development (or be willing to learn fast)
• Posses deep knowledge of equities trading including the order lifecycle, FIX messaging and Asian markets
• Understand the design and architecture of robust, scalalable and highly available distributed trading platforms
• Be a passionate advocate for technology, technological solutions and continuous improvement
• Understand risk, risk management and the role technology plays in this highly regulated environment
• Be fluent in written and spoken English and an excellent communicator

To be successful you will need:

• Hands-on experience with algorithmic trading and low-latency (sub-micro) execution platforms
• Zero GC architectures
• Micro benchmarking
• Knowledge of the Linux kernel
• Knowledge of PTP and packet capture based latency monitoring