Sparkland
C++ DEVELOPER (HFT)
RemoteUnited Arab Emirates only
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- Backend
- Experience
- Mid
- Employment
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Experienced C++ developer (3+ years) with expertise in high-load, low-latency systems, networking fundamentals, and FIX protocol. The role is in cryptocurrency trading, global remote with an option to relocate to Dubai.
Core skills
C++FIX protocol
Required skills
algorithmsdata structuresdesign patternsnetworking
Optional skills
AWSKubernetesPythonKafka
Required languages
English C1
REMOTE GLOBAL WITH RELOCATION OPTION TO DUBAI | SPARKLAND
Location: Remote with the option to relocate to Dubai. Preferred time zones: Europe, CIS, or Dubai-adjacent.
Company
Sparkland is a profitable, engineering-heavy proprietary cryptocurrency trading firm operating across 10+ exchanges with a remote-first culture.
What you will do
- Design and implement new market links and connectivity tools.
- Improve and maintain existing high-load, low-latency C++ applications.
- Actively reduce latency to optimize trading performance.
- Ensure operational excellence and reliability of systems as they scale.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, data, and trading teams.
Requirements
- 3+ years of software development experience in modern C++.
- Experience with high-load, low-latency systems.
- Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, and design patterns.
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals (REST, Websockets) and FIX protocol.
- English proficiency at C1 level or above.
- Familiarity with AWS, Kubernetes, Python, and Kafka.
Culture & Benefits
- Remote-first culture with annual work-and-vacation retreats.
- B2B contract structure with flexible payment options in USD, EUR, or USDT.
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
- Opportunity to relocate to the Dubai office.
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What you'll do
- Design and implement new market links and connectivity tools.
- Improve and maintain existing high-load, low-latency C++ applications.
- Actively reduce latency to optimize trading performance.
- Ensure operational excellence and reliability of systems as they scale.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, data, and trading teams.
What they require
- 3+ years of software development experience in modern C++.
- Experience with high-load, low-latency systems.
- Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, and design patterns.
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals (REST, Websockets) and FIX protocol.
Benefits
- Remote-first culture with annual work-and-vacation retreats.
- B2B contract structure with flexible payment options in USD, EUR, or USDT.
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
- Opportunity to relocate to the Dubai office.
Sparkland is a profitable, engineering-heavy proprietary cryptocurrency trading firm operating across 10+ exchanges with a remote-first culture.
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