Low-Latency Exchange Connectivity Engineer

Presto; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Singapore is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and maintain core systems that support trading operations. You will be responsible for ensuring reliable communication with global exchanges, optimizing performance, and integrating with APIs. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Computer Science or Engineering, offers strong skills in C++ and Python, and has experience with low-latency systems. This role requires excellent communication skills in both Chinese and English, and experience in the financial industry is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field is required.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and Python is necessary.
• Experience with low-latency systems is essential.
• Excellent communication skills in Chinese and English.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments is needed.
• Understanding of exchange protocols is important.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for exchange connectivity issues.
• Implement monitoring and alerting systems for exchange connections.
• Integrate with exchange APIs for trading functionalities.
• Optimize code to reduce latency in message transmission.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver effective solutions.

Skills

C++

Python

Communication in Chinese

Communication in English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Linux/Unix environments

Job description

A leading financial services firm in Singapore is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and maintain core systems that support trading operations. You will be responsible for ensuring reliable communication with global exchanges, optimizing performance, and integrating with APIs. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Computer Science or Engineering, offers strong skills in C++ and Python, and has experience with low-latency systems. This role requires excellent communication skills in both Chinese and English, and experience in the financial industry is preferred.