High-Frequency Trading System Engineer

Salary
HK$1,000,000- HK$1,300,000 - Per Year
Location
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Type
Permanent
Workplace
Remote
Published
Mar 3, 2025
Ref
159021
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We are seeking a highly skilled High-Frequency Trading (HFT) System Engineer to join our clients cutting-edge cryptocurrency trading team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimising low-latency trading systems to ensure optimal performance in a highly competitive market.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and optimise high-performance, low-latency trading systems.
  • Implement and enhance strategies for cryptocurrency high-frequency trading.
  • Improve system architecture, performance, and reliability.
  • Work closely with quantitative researchers and traders to enhance trading execution.
  • Develop and maintain real-time market data processing and order execution systems.
  • Ensure system stability, monitoring, and rapid response to production issues.
  • Optimise network infrastructure for ultra-low latency trading.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong proficiency in C++ or Rust, with experience in developing low-latency applications.
  • Expertise in distributed systems, network protocols, and multi-threaded programming.
  • Deep understanding of high-frequency trading infrastructure and algorithmic trading systems.
  • Experience with FPGA, kernel bypass, and optimising network stack for low-latency communication.
  • Solid knowledge of market microstructure, order book dynamics, and electronic trading.
  • Experience working with real-time market data feeds and FIX protocols.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
  • Prior experience in cryptocurrency trading or traditional financial markets is highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Python for data analysis and strategy backtesting.
  • Understanding of cloud-based distributed systems and containerisation technologies.
  • Prior experience in ultra-low-latency optimisation techniques.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
  • Work in a rapidly growing and innovative industry.
  • Collaborate with leading experts in high-frequency trading.
  • Opportunity to develop and deploy real-time trading strategies.

If you are a highly motivated engineer with expertise in ultra-low-latency trading systems and a passion for the cryptocurrency market, we would love to hear from you. Please "click" apply or send your CV to l.warhurst@gravitasgroup.com

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