Equity Derivatives - Warrant Developer

Huatai Financial Holdings (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Huatai Financial Holdings (Hong Kong) Limited is seeking an experienced C++ software engineer to design, develop and optimize high‑performance real-time trading systems. You will work with traders and quants to implement and refine trading algorithms, ensuring reliability, scalability and fault tolerance in stressed market conditions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in CS or Finance, 3+ years of relevant experience, strong C++ (C++17/20) skills, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Finance or similar from a well-recognized university
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Strong programming skills with C++ (C++17/20)
• Solid data structures, algorithms and systems programming background
• Experience with Python or scripting languages for tooling and automation
• Experience in database and SQL
• Familiar with financial markets, market data feeds or exchange protocols
• Excellent problem-solving and clean-code mindset
• Strong written and spoken English; team collaboration

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and optimize high-performance C++ applications for real-time trading systems
• Collaborate with traders and quantitative researchers to implement and refine trading algorithms
• Ensure system reliability, scalability, and fault tolerance under extreme market conditions
• Work closely with traders to provide front desk support and troubleshoot system issues
• Engage with the team during system design discussions, code reviews and trading idea brainstorms

Skills

C++ development

Data structures

Algorithms

Systems programming

Python scripting

SQL databases

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Finance

Tools

C++17/20

Job description

Design, develop, test and optimize high-performance C++ applications for real-time trading systems

Collaborate with traders and quantitative researchers to implement and refine trading algorithms

Ensure system reliability, scalability, and fault tolerance under extreme market conditions

Work closely with traders to provide front desk support and troubleshoot system issues

Engage with the team during system design discussions, code reviews and trading idea brainstorms

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Finance or similar from a well-recognized university

at least 3 years of relevant experience

Good programming skills with experience in C++ development (C++17/20)

Strong background in data structures, algorithms, and systems programming

Experience with Python or scripting languages for tooling and automation

Experience in database and SQL

Familiar with financial markets, market data feeds, or exchange protocols

Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for clean, efficient code

Strong communication skills in English and ability to thrive in a collaborative environment