Low-Latency Trading Systems Engineer

Tokka Labs; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Tokka Labs is seeking a Trading System Engineer to build and scale the core infrastructure behind high-frequency trading. You will work at the intersection of software and finance, delivering low-latency systems that operate across on-chain and traditional markets.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years crafting high-performance trading software, proficiency in Rust or C++, and a track record of integrating with exchange APIs and OMS components. Collaboration with traders and quants is essential.

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 / broker APIs, order management systems, pricing and risk engines, and smart order routers.
• Skilled in system-level performance tuning, monitoring, and debugging.
• Self- starter with a proactive mindset and ability to operate in high-velocity environments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Low-latency systems

Rust/C++

Exchange APIs

Performance tuning

Team collaboration

Tools

Git

Job description

Tokka Labs is seeking a Trading System Engineer to build and scale the core infrastructure behind high-frequency trading. You will work at the intersection of software and finance, delivering low-latency systems that operate across on-chain and traditional markets.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years crafting high-performance trading software, proficiency in Rust or C++, and a track record of integrating with exchange APIs and OMS components. Collaboration with traders and quants is essential.