Software Engineer - C++

Selby Jennings; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a C++ Software Engineer to join its Core Engineering team in Singapore. The role focuses on latency-sensitive trading infrastructure, market data handling, and exchange connectivity, delivering high-performance electronic trading systems.

You will contribute to trading infrastructure, data analysis tools and performance monitoring, collaborating with engineering and trading teams to enable global market access.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or another relevant technical discipline.
• At least 5 years of professional C++ development experience.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms and object-oriented programming.
• Experience building performance-sensitive, distributed or real-time systems.
• Strong problem-solving and software engineering capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced technical environment.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance electronic trading systems using C++.
• Build exchange connectivity for receiving real-time market data and transmitting orders.
• Improve system performance through network, systems and low-latency programming.
• Develop infrastructure for accessing historical market data and running trading simulations.
• Build tools for data analysis, risk management and performance monitoring.
• Investigate production issues and improve the reliability and scalability of trading systems.
• Collaborate with engineering and trading teams to deliver new technical capabilities and market access.

Skills

C++ development

Data structures

Algorithms

OO programming

Real-time systems

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Linux

Python

Shell scripting

TCP/IP

Job description

Location: Singapore
Industry: Quantitative Trading / Financial Technology
Employment Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

Software Engineer, C++

A leading global quantitative trading firm is looking for an experienced C++ Software Engineer to join its Core Engineering team in Singapore.

The team builds the high-performance infrastructure that connects systematic trading strategies to financial markets worldwide. You will work on latency-sensitive systems covering market data, exchange connectivity, order execution and trading infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance electronic trading systems using C++
• Build exchange connectivity for receiving real-time market data and transmitting orders
• Improve system performance through network, systems and low-latency programming
• Develop infrastructure for accessing historical market data and running trading simulations
• Build tools for data analysis, risk management and performance monitoring
• Investigate production issues and improve the reliability and scalability of trading systems
• Collaborate with engineering and trading teams to deliver new technical capabilities and market access

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or another relevant technical discipline
• At least 5 years of professional C++ development experience
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms and object-oriented programming
• Experience building performance-sensitive, distributed or real-time systems
• Strong problem-solving and software engineering capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced technical environment
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and business stakeholders

Advantageous Experience

• Experience within electronic trading, financial markets or other latency-sensitive environments
• Good understanding of Linux operating systems
• Knowledge of networking protocols, including TCP/IP and UDP
• Experience with Python and shell scripting
• Exposure to market data, exchange connectivity, order management or execution systems

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Build technology used directly within a global electronic trading environment
• Work on technically challenging problems involving performance, scalability and reliability
• Collaborate with experienced software engineers and trading professionals
• Gain exposure to global financial markets and high-frequency trading infrastructure
• Join an engineering-led environment that supports continuous learning and technical ownership

All qualified candidates will be considered fairly, regardless of age, race, religion, marital status, family responsibilities, disability, gender or other non-job-related characteristics.