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

BAH Partners Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,176,000 - 2,510,000; Full time

Job summary

BAH Partners Limited is seeking a senior C++ Quant Developer to work on low-latency trading systems in Hong Kong or Singapore. You will collaborate with traders and quants to design, optimize, and extend market-making and execution infrastructure.

The role combines hands-on development with strategic participation in new product ideas and market expansion in Asia, offering exposure to top trading technology and high impact projects.

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 trading system infrastructure.
• Think: new products, new markets, new trading strategies.

Skills

C++

C

Linux

Low latency

Distributed computing

Algorithms

Networking

Kernel hacking

Tools

Linux

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
• Ultra low latency development
• Kernel hacking
• 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.