Low-Latency Trading Systems Engineer

tokka labs pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

tokka labs pte. ltd. is seeking a Trading System Engineer to build and scale the core infrastructure powering high-frequency trading in a fast-paced, finance-driven environment.

You will work closely with traders, quants, and engineers to design high-performance systems for on-chain and traditional markets. The role emphasizes low-latency development, robust exchange connectivity, and real-time data processing, with opportunities to influence system architecture and reliability in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of traditional finance, architecture, and trading systems.
• 5+ years of experience in building and maintaining low-latency systems for algorithmic trading.
• Proficiency in low-level programming using languages like Rust or C++.
• Experience integrating with exchange APIs, order management systems, pricing and risk engines, and smart order routers.
• Skilled in system-level performance tuning, monitoring, and debugging.
• Self-starter with proactive mindset and strong problem-solving ability in fast-changing environments.
• Able to work in a collaborative, cross-team delivery environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop low-latency, high-throughput trading systems for algorithmic strategies.
• Build and maintain robust connectivity with exchanges and protocols for reliable market access.
• Develop core components for trade execution, order management, and real-time market data handling.
• Optimize system performance through profiling, tuning, and architectural improvements for ultra-fast execution.
• Collaborate with quantitative traders to translate trading ideas into scalable production systems.
• Contribute to flexible architectures to support growing trading volumes and markets.
• Ensure operational stability and uptime in a latency-sensitive environment.

Skills

Rust

C++

Low-latency

Algo trading

Collaboration

Tools

Exchange APIs

Order management systems

Profiling tools

Job description

tokka labs pte. ltd. is seeking a Trading System Engineer to build and scale the core infrastructure powering high-frequency trading in a fast-paced, finance-driven environment.

You will work closely with traders, quants, and engineers to design high-performance systems for on-chain and traditional markets. The role emphasizes low-latency development, robust exchange connectivity, and real-time data processing, with opportunities to influence system architecture and reliability in a dynamic