Staff/Senior Staff Software Engineer, C++

OKBL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading technology firm in Singapore is looking for an experienced software developer specializing in C++. You will design and optimize trading systems focusing on ultra-low latency and scalability. Ideal candidates should have 7+ years in software development within the financial services domain and deep expertise in C++. Proficiency in English and Mandarin is necessary for collaboration with global teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software development.
• Deep track record in high-performance distributed systems.
• Excellent debugging and performance analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement solutions for trading products.
• Optimize performance for trading architecture.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

C++ programming

Performance optimization

Problem-solving skills

Networking on Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Automated testing

Continuous integration tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design and implement innovative solutions for our full range of trading products, including spot, futures, perpetual swaps, and options
• Build out our industry-leading trading platform, focusing on core infrastructure and architectural components
• Drive performance optimization for the overall trading architecture, aiming for ultra-low latency, high availability, and scalability
• Identify and eliminate critical performance bottlenecks across the entire trading architecture, implementing advanced low-latency and high-throughput solutions in C++
• Serve as a technical authority and subject matter expert in C++ performance and core trading systems; provide technical guidance, perform rigorous code reviews, and mentor senior and mid-level engineers
• Design highly resilient, fault-tolerant systems and drive best practices in monitoring, alerting, incident response, and post-mortem analysis for mission-critical trading infrastructure
• Collaborate extensively with Stakeholders to translate strategic business needs into highly efficient and scalable technical solutions.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or a strong STEM education background)
• 7+ years of professional experience in software development, with a deep and demonstrable track record in designing, building, and operating high-performance, ultra-low latency distributed systems in C++ within the financial services or trading domain
• Excellent C/C++ programming and software design skills, including debugging, performance analysis, and test design
• Experience in practicing automated testing and continuous integration
• Good understanding of networking and I/O on Linux; familiar with performance optimization techniques and tools on the Linux platform

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in developing high-performance, low-latency systems
• Strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to learn all aspects of trading products in financial and crypto markets, including spot, futures, swaps, options, and structured products
• Passionate about technology, eager for challenges and take ownership of your work
• Proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in both English and Mandarin to collaborate effectively with global and cross-functional team members.