C++ Software Engineer for High-Frequency Trading (Hybrid)

Tower Research Capital; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working opportunities

Free meals and snacks

Global offices

Wellness programs

Job summary

Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm seeking an experienced C++ developer to design and optimize a high-frequency trading platform. You will work on low-latency networking, access to historical market data, and risk-management tools in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have 5+ years in C++, strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms, and good English communication.

Qualifications

• A degree in computer science or a related field.
• At least 5+ years of experience with C++ development, preferably in a trading environment.
• A strong background in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming in C++.
• Brilliant problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills in English for business purposes.
• Good understanding of Linux operating system and Networking (TCP/IP and UDP) is a plus.
• Knowledge of Python and shell scripts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing a high-frequency trading platform, which includes collecting quotes and trades from and disseminating orders to exchanges around the world.
• Optimizing this platform by using network and systems programming, as well as other advanced techniques to minimize latency.
• Developing systems that provide easy access to historical market data and trading simulations.
• Creating tools to analyze data for patterns.
• Building risk-management and performance-tracking tools.

Skills

C++ development

Data structures

Algorithms

Object-oriented programming

Linux networking (TCP/IP, UDP)

Python

Shell scripting

English communication

Education

Degree in computer science or related field

Tools

C++

Job description

Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm seeking an experienced C++ developer to design and optimize a high-frequency trading platform. You will work on low-latency networking, access to historical market data, and risk-management tools in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have 5+ years in C++, strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms, and good English communication.