Quantitative Developer

HKDAG (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading technology firm in Singapore seeks a skilled developer to design and maintain low-latency trading systems for digital assets. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree and have 6-10 years of development experience, specifically in the crypto trading environment. Strong programming skills in C++ and Rust, along with a solid understanding of algorithms and distributed systems, are required. This role emphasizes collaboration, optimization, and real-time problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of development experience, especially in the crypto trading industry.
• Proven experience in building quant trading systems.
• Familiarity with exchange APIs and market microstructure.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain low-latency trading systems.
• Collaborate with researchers to implement and deploy trading strategies.
• Monitor system performance and ensure high availability.

Skills

C++

Rust

Python

Algorithms

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Distributed systems

Cloud computing

Databases

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain low-latency trading systems and infrastructure tailored for digital assets.
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers to implement, backtest, and deploy systematic strategies.
• Develop robust data pipelines and research frameworks to support strategy development.
• Enhance execution algorithms, market data handling, and risk management tools.
• Monitor system performance, debug production issues, and ensure high system availability.
• Continuously optimize code and infrastructure for efficiency and scalability.
• Document development processes and maintain coding best practices across the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• 6-10 years of development experience, with at least 2+ years in the crypto trading industry.
• Strong programming skills in C++ and/or Rust (Python for research and prototyping).
• Proven experience building quant trading systems (market data, execution, risk management).
• Familiarity with exchange APIs, order book structures, and crypto-specific market microstructure.
• Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and low-latency/high-performance optimization.
• Experience with distributed systems, cloud computing, and databases.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.