C++ Engineer (Low-latency Trading System)

Rock Bund Capital; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A proprietary trading firm located in Singapore is looking for a talented engineer to design and develop ultra low latency trading and risk management systems. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in C++, a degree in Computer Science, and experience in the financial tech sector. Responsibilities include optimizing performance and ensuring stability of systems. Join a dynamic team with a meritocratic culture and excellent exposure to the digital asset ecosystem.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Meritocratic culture

Casual working environment

Exposure to digital assets

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in Computer Science or a similar discipline.
• Experience in financial services or tech firms preferred.
• Familiarity with the Linux environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop trading and risk management systems.
• Optimize performance for low latency and high throughput.
• Support a large number of strategies deployed globally.

Skills

C++

C++11 and above

Python

Multithreading

TCP communication

UDP communication

Data analysis

Data mining

Fluent in English

Fluent in Mandarin

Education

Bachelor/Master degree in Computer Science or similar

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 2019, Rock Bund Capital is a proprietary trading firm deeply committed to shaping the future of the cryptocurrency industry. We have an average daily trading volume exceeding $1 billion and peak daily trading volume reaching $5 billion. We process over 7 million transactions daily, trading more than 1,000 symbols across multiple CEx and DEx. Our CEx activity is primarily focused on top-tier platforms, where we hold the highest VIP status. In DeFi, we provide liquidity to more than 20 most popular protocols across different chains.

Our team combines expertise in traditional finance, quantitative research, and advanced engineering with a deep understanding of blockchain technology. This unique blend enables us to excel in trading across complex crypto markets, including both CeFi and DeFi, while providing capital and strategic guidance to projects that drive innovation and foster sustainable growth in the crypto industry.

What You Will Do

This engineering team is responsible for building ultra low latency trading and risk management systems to access trading interfaces of major cryptocurrency exchanges around the world, reducing latency through algorithm and network optimization, and provides support for a large number of strategies deployed globally.

You will be responsible for the architecture design, development and performance optimization of the trading and transaction risk management systems with low latency and high throughput, ensuring their stability and efficient operation.

*This position can be based in Shanghai or Singapore

Who You Are

• Bachelor/Master degree in Computer Science or a similar discipline with a strong academic background
• Proficiency in C++, C++11 and above, familiarity with Python or other scripting languages is a plus
• Infra development experience in financial services or tech firms
• Familiar with the Linux environment, multithreading, TCP, UDP communicationExperience in trading and/or risk management systems, data analysis and data mining is preferred
• Fluent in both English & Mandarin in order to communicate effectively with colleagues across different regions
• Programming contest (e.g. ACM/ICPC, NOI, etc.) experience is a plus

Why Join Us

• Competitive remuneration package and a m eritocratic culture where accomplishments are rewarded
• Fast paced and result-oriented with a flat structure
• Teams collaborate in a casual working environment
• Excellent exposure to the digital asset ecosystem and the latest market insight

Disclaimer

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from any professional staffing or search firms. All resumes, or any other information identifying potential candidates, shared with any employee of Rock Bund Capital or its affiliates by any method without a standing signed supplier agreement will be deemed free to contact without restrictions, and no placement fee of any kind will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Rock Bund Capital or any of its affiliates.