Senior C/C++ Developer

LUXOFT MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hedge fund firm in Malaysia is seeking a C++ Developer with a minimum of 4 years of experience in high-performance coding. The successful candidate will enhance and build next-generation trading platforms, working collaboratively in a relaxed yet intellectually intense environment. Expertise in modern C++ and strong Unix/Linux knowledge are required, while finance experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience writing high-performance C++.
• Expertise in modern C++ (C++17/20).
• Knowledge of C++ template metaprogramming.
• In-depth understanding of network programming and distributed computing.
• Strong knowledge of Unix/Linux fundamentals.
• Solid grasp of data structures and algorithms.
• Finance experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and build next-generation trading platforms.

Skills

C++ programming

Modern C++ (C++17/20)

Network programming

Distributed computing

Unix/Linux fundamentals

Data structures and algorithms

Team player

Job description

US based hedge fund is a quantitative asset management firm founded in 2007 and currently has over 600 employees spread across more than 25 offices in 15 countries. We develop and deploy systematic financial strategies across a variety of asset classes in global markets, utilizing a proprietary research platform and risk management process. Our mission is to produce high‑quality trading signals through our research platform to employ strategies focused on exploiting market inefficiencies, driving the production of trading algorithms and financial strategies – the foundation of a sustainable, global trading platform.

Our technologists research, design, code, test and deploy projects while working collaboratively with researchers and portfolio managers. The environment is relaxed yet intellectually intense. Our teams are lean and agile, enabling rapid prototyping of products with immediate user feedback. We seek people who think in code, aspire to solve undiscovered computer science challenges and are motivated by being around like‑minded people.

This team is responsible for further enhancing and building our next‑generation trading platforms.

Must Have

• A minimum of 4 years of experience writing high‑performance C++
• Expertise in modern C++ (C++17/20, etc.)
• Knowledge of C++ template metaprogramming
• In‑depth understanding of network programming and distributed computing
• Strong knowledge of Unix/Linux fundamentals
• Solid grasp of data structures and algorithms
• Finance experience is preferred but not required
• Be a good team player with a strong willingness to help others

Nice to Have

• None specified