C++ Developer (3-20 years), Low Latency, Hedge Fund

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

Benefits offered by this job

Global prop firm environment

Collaborative trading team

Job summary

BAH Partners in Hong Kong / Singapore seeks a senior C++ Quantitative Developer to join a high-frequency trading hedge fund environment. You will build and optimize low-latency trading systems, collaborating with quants and traders.

You will work across strategy development, market data handling, and infrastructure, with emphasis on performance, reliability and cutting-edge technology. Prior experience with Linux, networks and distributed systems is valued.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of algorithms, computer networks, architecture and operating systems.
• Excellent C/C++ development skills (on Linux systems strongly preferred).

Responsibilities

• Developing and enhancing state-of-the-art low latency trading systems.
• Work closely with quants and traders on strategy development/optimization and the trading system infrastructure.
• Think: new products, new markets, new trading strategies.

Skills

C++ development

Linux systems

Algorithms

Computer networks

Operating systems

Mathematics & statistics

Distributed computing

Public tech activity

Job description

C++ Quantitative Developer – High Frequency Trading Hedge Fund - Hong Kong / Singapore

My client is a leading global hedge fund. They focus on low latency options market making, futures market making, delta 1 trading and execution services. As they continue to expand in Asia, they are looking for a senior C++ developer to join their team, in Hong Kong / Singapore.

This team are at the technological forefront of electronic trading, and are looking for talent that will help them continue to push the boundaries of what is achievable. You will be working alongside our traders, quant researchers, and other engineers to come up with innovative solutions to the challenging problems they face daily.

The role

• Developing and enhancing state-of-the-art low latency trading systems.
• Work will involve working closely with quants and trader on strategy development / optimization and the development of trading system infrastructure.
• Think: new products, new markets, new trading strategies.

Incentives

• Opportunity to work at one of the most successful global prop / electronic trading firms, globally.
• Opportunity to work with some of the best traders, quantitative strategists, and technologists in the prop trading space. People that have joined this firm recently have come from top trading firms, Silicon Valley start-ups, research labs, and academia.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of algorithms, computer networks, architecture and operating systems
• Excellent C/C++ development skills (on Linux systems strongly preferred).

Preference for:

• Public tech activity (e.g. Stack Overflow contributions, GitHub projects, etc)
• Strong background in any of the following:
• Mathematics and statistics
• Distributed computing

In short, this is a great chance to leave the monotony of the large bulge bracket banks behind, and join a world class prop trading shop. You will work with exceptional people and have high business visibility and impact. The working hours are great, and the chance to put your thoughts and ideas into practice here are unparalleled. You can have a direct and meaningful impact on this organization’s technology strategies and direction, whilst working in a collaborative team with like-minded people.