Low-Latency C++ Engineer for Global Quant Trading

Pinpoint Asia; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinpoint Asia is recruiting for a cutting-edge global quantitative trading firm. The role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining low-latency trading systems in C++ on Linux, with emphasis on microsecond-level optimization and real-time production stability.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in financial trading, strong English communication, and deep expertise in modern C++, memory management, and distributed high-performance architectures.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in financial trading space (HFT/proprietary trading/liquid market-making).
• Strong communication in English and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in modern C++ with memory management and low-level optimization.
• Experience in multi-threaded, high-performance distributed architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, optimize, and maintain low-latency trading systems on Linux using C++.
• Profile and optimize code to achieve microsecond/nanosecond level throughput.
• Troubleshoot and resolve real-time issues in production environments.
• Evaluate and integrate the latest industry trends to stay ahead.

Skills

Modern C++

Memory management

Low-latency optimization

Multi-threading

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE or quantitative field

Tools

Linux

Job description

Pinpoint Asia is recruiting for a cutting-edge global quantitative trading firm. The role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining low-latency trading systems in C++ on Linux, with emphasis on microsecond-level optimization and real-time production stability.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in financial trading, strong English communication, and deep expertise in modern C++, memory management, and distributed high-performance architectures.