Software Engineer

Venture Search; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus package

Access to on-site sports facilities

Travel reimbursement

Internal and external training opportunities

Regular social and team-building events

Job summary

A global proprietary trading firm seeks an experienced Software Engineer to design and build their next-generation trading stack in Amsterdam. In this mid-senior level role, you’ll work closely with traders and fellow engineers in a dynamic environment, focusing on high-performance systems. The ideal candidate has over five years of relevant experience, strong C++ skills, and excellent collaborative abilities. Enjoy a competitive salary, training opportunities, and vibrant office culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in engineering high-performance computing or real-time systems.
• Strong proficiency in C++ with good understanding of systems architecture.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Design and build next-generation proprietary trading stack.
• Collaborate with traders and fellow engineers on high-performance systems.
• Make impactful technical decisions focusing on performance and efficiency.

Skills

C++ proficiency

High-performance computing

Real-time systems

Effective communication

Collaborative spirit

Curiosity and growth mindset

Job description

Software Engineer – Global Proprietary Trading Firm

Venture Search is proud to partner with a rapidly growing global proprietary trading firm at the forefront of data‑driven, technology‑led market making. Using their own capital, they trade across global stock and derivatives exchanges, combining deep market expertise, a strong broker network, and cutting‑edge electronic trading systems to deliver liquidity and efficiency to financial markets.

The Role

We’re seeking an experienced Software Engineer to help design and build their next‑generation proprietary trading stack. You’ll work closely with traders and fellow engineers to develop high‑performance systems powering global markets. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll collaborate directly with users, gain deep domain expertise, and make a tangible impact on the firm’s success.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience: Ideally at least 5 years in engineering high‑performance computing or real‑time systems, you understand both the challenges and rewards.
• Technical expertise: Strong proficiency in C++, with a solid grasp of systems architecture and network resources.
• Impact‑driven mindset: You make purposeful technical decisions with performance and efficiency in mind.
• Simplicity first: You believe elegant, simple solutions outperform complex ones.
• Curiosity & growth: You’re driven to learn, explore, and continuously improve systems and processes.
• Collaborative spirit: You enjoy sharing knowledge and working closely with others to achieve shared goals.
• Communication: Fluent in English (written and spoken).

What’s in It for You

• Challenge yourself. Thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment where you’ll grow alongside exceptional colleagues.
• Keep developing. Access internal and external training on trading software, agile methods, and hardware/software management.
• Stay active. Enjoy access to the on‑site sports facilities.
• Have fun. Take part in regular social and team‑building events.
• Great location. Work from their vibrant office in the heart of Amsterdam.
• We’ve got you covered. Receive travel reimbursement to the office.
• Be rewarded. Competitive salary and bonus package.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Financial Services, Capital Markets, and Investment Management

Location

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands