Real-Time Equity Derivatives C++ Engineer

Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 550,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited is seeking a skilled C++ developer for real-time trading systems in Hong Kong. You will design, test and optimize high-performance applications and collaborate with traders and researchers to implement trading algorithms.

The role emphasizes reliability, scalability, and fault tolerance under stressful market conditions, with front desk support and active participation in design discussions.

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

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

SQL

Financial markets

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Finance or similar

Tools

C++17/20

Job description

Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited is seeking a skilled C++ developer for real-time trading systems in Hong Kong. You will design, test and optimize high-performance applications and collaborate with traders and researchers to implement trading algorithms.

The role emphasizes reliability, scalability, and fault tolerance under stressful market conditions, with front desk support and active participation in design discussions.