Senior Software 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

The Role

We are looking for a Trading System Engineer to join our team and play a key role in building and scaling the core infrastructure that powers our high-frequency trading (HFT).

This position is ideal for engineers who thrive in low-latency environments, enjoy working at the intersection of software and finance, and are excited about contributing to the fast-evolving world of digital assets. You’ll work closely with traders, quants, and fellow engineers to design and implement high-performance systems that execute seamlessly across on-chain and traditional financial markets.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and develop low-latency, high-throughput trading systems to support a wide range of algorithmic trading strategies.


• Build and maintain robust connectivity with exchanges and protocols, ensuring reliable transaction processing and seamless market access.


• Develop core system components to handle trade execution, order management, and real-time market data efficiently.


• Optimize system performance through profiling, tuning, and architectural improvements to achieve ultra-fast execution and high reliability.


• Collaborate closely with quantitative traders to translate trading ideas into scalable, production-grade systems.


• Contribute to the design of flexible system architectures to support growing trading volumes and evolving market opportunities.


• Ensure operational stability and uptime in a fast-paced, latency-sensitive trading environment.

Job Requirements

• 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. Strong problem-solving ability and comfort with operating in rapidly evolving and high-velocity environments.
  


• The ability to work in a collaborative and non-siloed engineering team, with the intent for cross-team delivery and success.