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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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