Senior System Developer (Ultra-Low Latency HFT, Crypto)
- Role
- Backend
- Experience
- Senior
- Employment
- Full-time
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Senior C++ developer, 3+ yrs in low-latency trading systems, must be in European time zones. Requires strong skills in AWS, distributed systems, and WebSockets. Experience in crypto trading is essential.
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#vacancy #вакансия #remote #c++ #hft #trading #fintech #crypto #senior #fulltime #Ultra-Low_Latency #Low_Latency Senior System Developer – Ultra-Low Latency HFT (Crypto)• Commitment: Full-time (100%)• Location: Remote (Must align with European time zones)• Start Date: ASAP• Compensation: Competitive Base + Significant Discretionary P&L BonusCompany DescriptionWe are expanding our core development capabilities and seeking an elite Software Engineer to join a tightly knit team of top-tier quantitative and engineering talent. We offer a flat-structured, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment where you will directly contribute to the advancement of a cutting-edge trading platform and have a significant, measurable impact on our business growth and P&L.The RoleWe are looking for a passionate senior technologist with extensive software engineering experience within high-frequency trading (HFT) firms in the crypto space. In this role, you will enjoy a high degree of autonomy and the opportunity to heavily influence the expansion of our global trading footprint.Key Responsibilities• Collaborate with senior management and core developers to refine and optimize our best-in-class, ultra-low-latency trading system.• Improve our framework to develop, backtest, and deploy sophisticated new trading strategies.• Scale and maintain robust market connectivity across major crypto asset exchanges.• Provide high-level technical support and performance monitoring for the production trading infrastructure.Technical & Professional Skills• Core Tech Stack: C++23, STL, Linux, WebSockets, and REST APIs.• Experience: Minimum of 3 years building or working on automated low-latency trading systems (including direct exchange order entry and market data feed handlers).• Networking & Systems: Deep understanding of distributed systems and networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP multicast, kernel bypass/solarflare, application-level protocol development).• Low-Latency Architecture: Mastery of low-latency software techniques (cache-aware data structures, lock-free programming, custom memory management).• Domain Knowledge: Thorough understanding of crypto market microstructure (matching engines, exchange gateways, and order management systems).• Cloud Mastery: Extensive experience with AWS. A strong understanding of load balancingis a plus.• Education: BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related quantitative field.• Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.• Communication: Sufficient command of English to collaborate effectively in a fully remote, globally distributed environment.Key Personality Traits• Entrepreneurial & Autonomous: A strategic thinker who is highly motivated, results-oriented, and capable of execution with minimal supervision.• Analytical & Thorough: Meticulous attention to detail with a structured approach to problem-solving.• Collaborative: A team-oriented peer with strong interpersonal skills and a constructive approach to team dynamics.What We OfferThis is a rare opportunity to join an emerging world-class crypto trading shop at a pivotal growth stage. The freedom to put ideas into practice here is unparalleled. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on the organization’s trajector while collaborating with highly talented and like-minded professionals.Контакт для отклика: @foreverinlovewithsummer
What you'll do
- Refine and optimize ultra-low-latency trading system
- Develop, backtest, and deploy sophisticated trading strategies
- Scale and maintain market connectivity across crypto exchanges
- Provide technical support and performance monitoring for production trading infrastructure
What they require
- Minimum of 3 years building or working on automated low-latency trading systems (including direct exchange order entry and market data feed handlers)
- Thorough understanding of crypto market microstructure (matching engines, exchange gateways, order management systems)
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related quantitative field
- Sufficient command of English for remote collaboration
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Significant discretionary P&L bonus
- Highly autonomous, flat-structured environment
- Opportunity to impact business growth and P&L directly
Tight-knit trading team / emerging crypto high-frequency trading shop focused on ultra-low-latency trading infrastructure and P&L-driven discretionary bonuses.