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C++ Quant Developer - Global HFT Firm - Hong Kong | HK Talent Engage
Published 2024-04-26 00:00:00
Job description
My client, a reputable high frequency trading firm, is actively seeking a low latency C++ quant developer to join their team in Hong Kong. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing high-performance, low-latency trading systems and infrastructure, with a focus on optimizing execution speed and reducing latency.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and optimize low-latency trading systems and infrastructure using C++.
- Collaborate with trading teams, quantitative analysts, and infrastructure teams to understand requirements and translate them into efficient software solutions.
- Implement trading algorithms and strategies, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and capable of handling large volumes of data.
- Optimize code and algorithms for high performance and low latency, utilizing techniques such as memory management, multithreading, and hardware acceleration.
- Conduct thorough testing and analysis of trading systems to identify and resolve any performance bottlenecks or issues.
- Work closely with market data providers and exchanges to integrate their APIs and ensure smooth data flow and order execution.
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in low-latency technologies, trading protocols, and exchange connectivity.
- Collaborate with infrastructure and operations teams to deploy and maintain trading systems in production environments.
- Monitor and analyze system performance and latency metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement optimizations.
- Document and maintain technical specifications, system architecture diagrams, and operational procedures.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
- Strong proficiency in C++ programming language, with a focus on low-latency systems development.
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and multithreading concepts.
- Experience in the financial industry, preferably in a trading or market-making environment.
- Familiarity with electronic trading protocols and exchange connectivity, such as FIX, FAST, or binary protocols.
- Knowledge of networking concepts and TCP/IP stack.
- Experience with low-level programming and optimization techniques for performance, including CPU cache optimization and memory management.
- Understanding of market data feeds, order routing, and algorithmic trading strategies.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex issues.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
The sell:
- FPGA development exposure
- Very competitive compensation and benefits
- Greenfield initiatives
- Reputable brand name which will open doors for you in the future
If this opportunity is of interest to you, please send your CV (word format) to [email protected]
Job particulars
- Job source
- eFinancialCareers
- Job reference
- 20825468
- Date published
- 26 Apr 2024
- Job keywords
- Technology,Development,Development/Programming,Quantitative Analytics,Other