Experienced Software Engineer - Trading Development

WEBB Traders; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Health insurance (Paris)

Subsidised meals

Sports facility access

Bonus scheme

Office in Amsterdam and Paris

Job summary

WEBB Traders is a fast-growing, global proprietary trading company that uses data and technology to provide liquidity in cash equities and derivatives. The role involves building the next-generation trading stack with high-performance systems, collaborating with traders and engineers, and delivering impactful solutions across global markets.

The position is based in Amsterdam or Paris, with English required for daily work; French is beneficial for the Paris office.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of engineering in HPC and/or real-time systems.
• Proficient in C++ and Python.
• Strong English communication skills, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Help build next-generation proprietary trading stack.
• Collaborate with traders and engineers to deliver high-performance systems for global markets.
• Contribute to design, implementation and optimization of trading software and infrastructure.

Skills

HPC

Real-time systems

C++

Python

English communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Networking basics

Job description

WEBB Traders is a fast‑growing, global proprietary trading company, driven by data and technology. We act as a market maker, using our own capital to trade on global stock and derivatives exchanges. By leveraging a large network of interdealer brokers and the latest advancements in electronic trading technology, we add liquidity to the financial markets specialised in cash equity and derivatives. Since our very first trade in 2009, WEBB’s headquarters have been based in Amsterdam, nowadays supported by a strong presence in Paris. With our 70 employees of over 25 different nationalities, we are united in our great ambition to grow WEBB into a global leader in arbitrage and liquidity. Join us to accelerate your career in the unique trading culture of openness, community and boundary‑free entrepreneurship!

This position can be based both in our Amsterdam or Paris office.

Your role

We’re looking for an experienced engineer to help build our next‑generation proprietary trading stack. Work alongside traders and engineers to create high‑performance systems for global markets – no prior trading experience needed. Collaborate directly with in‑house users, dive deep into the domain, and make a lasting impact on our success.

What You Bring To WEBB

• Industry experience: 2‑5 years of engineering in HPC and/or real‑time systems – you know the challenges and opportunities.
• Technical mastery: Proficient in C++ and Python, with a solid understanding of systems and network resources.
• Impact mindset: You make decisions with purpose, always considering the broader impact on performance and efficiency.
• Keep it simple: You believe in the power of simplicity, creating clean solutions that avoid unnecessary complexity.
• Endless curiosity: You have a drive to learn, understand, and continuously improve the systems around you.
• Team player: You’re eager to share knowledge and collaborate, helping the team achieve success together.
• Language skills: You communicate effectively and clearly in English, both written and spoken (French would be required for our Paris office).

What We Offer

• Challenge yourself. Be part of the dynamic work environment and grow along with us.
• Develop yourself. Join internal and external training sessions covering trading software, agile methodologies, and hardware and software management.
• Treat yourself. Enjoy subsidised delicious meals in our office in Amsterdam or with your personal Swile card in Paris.
• Stay fit. Sports facility access.
• Keep the spirit up. Fun activities with your teammates on a regular basis.
• Team up. Great office vibes in the heart of Amsterdam and Paris.
• It’s on us. Benefit from travel reimbursement in Amsterdam or a health insurance plan that’s 100% paid by us in Paris.
• And finally… A competitive reward package including a bonus scheme.