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

Tower Research Capital LLC; Hong Kong; Hybrid; HKD 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off policies

Savings plans

Hybrid working opportunities

Free breakfast, lunch and snacks daily

Wellness reimbursement and activities

Sports teams and fitness events

Volunteer opportunities and charitable

Social events and learning workshops

Job summary

Tower Research Capital LLC is seeking a Software Engineer, C++, graduate opportunity in Hong Kong. The role targets talented graduates who have completed internships involving C++ development and are eager to contribute to a fast-paced quantitative trading environment.

You will work on a high-performance platform, learn from top engineers, and grow in a globally connected team. The position emphasizes low-latency, high-throughput systems, and collaborative problem solving while offering exposure

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
• Internship experience with C++ development, preferably in a trading environment.
• Strong background in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming in C++.
• Knowledge of high-throughput systems.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Good understanding of Linux operating system and Networking (TCP/IP/UDP) is a plus.
• Knowledge of Python and shell scripting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing a high-frequency trading platform, including collecting quotes and trades from and disseminating orders to exchanges around the world.
• Optimizing the platform using network and systems programming to minimize latency.
• Developing systems that provide access to live data, historical data, and trading simulations.
• Creating tools to analyze data for patterns.
• Building risk-management and performance-tracking tools.

Skills

C++ programming

Data structures & algorithms

English communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Linux knowledge

Networking (TCP/IP)

Python

Shell scripting

High-throughput systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Linux

TCP/IP

Python

Shell scripting

Job description

Tower Research Capital LLC is seeking a Software Engineer, C++, graduate opportunity in Hong Kong. The role targets talented graduates who have completed internships involving C++ development and are eager to contribute to a fast-paced quantitative trading environment.

You will work on a high-performance platform, learn from top engineers, and grow in a globally connected team. The position emphasizes low-latency, high-throughput systems, and collaborative problem solving while offering exposure