Algorithmic Trading Engineer

HSBC; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC Holdings plc in Hong Kong seeks an Algorithmic Trading Engineer to design and optimize high-performance trading systems. The role emphasizes Java/JVM expertise, scalable architecture, and deep knowledge of equities trading and FIX messaging.

You will contribute to robust, distributed platforms with a focus on performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with English-speaking teams in a fast-paced, financial environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with algorithmic trading and low-latency execution platforms.
• Knowledge of the Linux kernel.
• Knowledge of PTP and packet capture based latency monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience with algorithmic trading and low-latency execution platforms.
• Knowledge of the Linux kernel.
• Knowledge of PTP and packet capture based latency monitoring.

Skills

Java

JVM GC

Non-blocking IO

Scala

Equities trading

FIX messaging

Distributed trading

Risk management

Communication

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
• Knowledge of the Linux kernel
• Knowledge of PTP and packet capture based latency monitoring