C++ Software Engineer

Yubotrading; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health club memberships

Frequent team lunches

Birthday leaves

Pantry full of snacks and drinks

Job summary

A fast-growing tech-driven trading firm in Hong Kong is seeking a skilled C++ developer to work on real-time low-latency applications. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and strong C++ experience in a Linux environment. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining trading applications, collaborating with teams, and striving for continuous technological innovation. The firm offers a dynamic work culture with ownership of work and rewards for performance.

Qualifications

• Mastery in C++ programming for real-time applications.
• Strong understanding of the software life cycle.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain real-time trading applications.
• Capture requirements and seek automation opportunities.
• Work closely with developers to enhance trading systems.

Skills

C++ development experience

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related fields

Tools

Unit testing/automated systems testing

STL/Boost libraries

Job description

Yubo is looking for a candidate with mastery C++ programming skills for architecture and developing real‑time low‑latency applications. The candidate should be self‑motivated, innovative, excellent problem‑solving skills & communicative. Ideally passionate in financial markets & technological advancement.

Company Description/Culture:

• Fast growing tech‑driven trading firm in the low‑latency / high‑frequency arena based in Hong Kong
• A fast‑paced, flat structure, dynamic and collaborative team environment.
• Ownership of work from day one and get rewarded for outstanding performance
• Frequent team lunches, pantry full of snacks and drinks, health club memberships, birthday leaves and more.
• Work hard, play hard culture

Job Responsibilities:

• Developing, implementing and maintaining quality, scalable and high‑performing real time trading and analysis applications; from conception right through to delivery
• Exploring and capturing requirements and constantly seeking opportunities for automation
• Balancing the need for the quick delivery with designing and building quality, scalable trading architecture that meets the short and long term needs of the business
• Developing, testing and deploying trading applications
• Working closely with other Developers/Traders to improve trading systems for enhanced business results

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or other Technology related disciplines with strong academic results
• Excellent C++ development experience in Linux / UNIX environment
• Excellent understanding of the software life cycle and strong software prototyping, design and scripting skills
• Strong analytical skills and desire to solve complicated problems programmatically
• Solid understanding of concurrency and network programming
• Experience with Unit testing/automated systems testing
• Knowledge in network acceleration and kernel bypass technology
• Knowledge in STL/Boost libraries
• Previous experience in developing exchange connectivity solutions, a plus
• Fluent in English

Personality Fit:

• Innovative & strives for continuous technological advancement
• Self‑directed and be able to work productively under minimal supervision
• Excellent critical thinking, detail‑oriented and prudent
• Excellent communication skills and team spirit
• Flexible & multi‑tasking
• Passionate in Trading & Financial Markets