Software Engineer (Market data)

Presto; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Singapore is seeking a Software Engineer for its Feed team. In this role, you will develop and maintain systems for processing real-time market data crucial for high-frequency trading. Ideal candidates have a degree in Computer Science or Engineering, proficiency in Python, and familiarity with Linux/Unix environments. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are essential for success in this fast-paced role. Additional knowledge of financial markets is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Python programming.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix operating systems and Bash scripting.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and maintain applications related to data collection for high-frequency trading.
• Maintain and develop existing data processing pipelines for timely data delivery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in data collection and processing environments.

Skills

Python programming

Linux/Unix operating systems

Bash scripting

C++

Networking concepts

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Education

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

Job description

About Presto

Founded in 2014, Presto is an algorithmic trading and financial services firm with a global presence. Presto focuses on delivering exceptional value for clients through a rigorous research-driven approach to investment and trade execution. With more than a 100 million trade executions in a day, Presto is a leading financial services firm in both digital assets and traditional finance markets.

As a Software Engineer on the Feed team

You will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining the systems that capture, process, and distribute real‑time and historical market data. You will work closely with traders, quantitative researchers, and infrastructure engineers to ensure our trading systems have access to the fastest and most accurate data possible. Your work will directly impact our trading performance and contribute to the firm’s overall success.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and maintain applications related to data collection and transfer for high-frequency trading on cloud servers.
• Maintain and develop existing data processing pipelines running on compute clusters, ensuring full availability and timely data delivery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in both the data collection and data processing environments, such as connection failure, missing data, or incorrectly processed data.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to integrate new data types and update processing pipelines.
• Collaborate with traders to address data-related matters arising during daily trading activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Python programming.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix operating systems and Bash scripting.
• Basic understanding of C++.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Preferred

• Understanding of financial markets, with knowledge of cryptocurrency markets being a plus.
• Familiarity with computer hardware components and performance metrics.
• Ability to perform basic data analysis using tools like Python (with libraries such as Pandas, NumPy) or similar.
• Basic communication skills in Mandarin.

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