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C++ Low Latency / Trading Systems Engineer

Selby Jennings

C++ Low Latency / Trading Systems Engineer

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Linux

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Contract type:

Permanent

Location:

Shanghai, China

Work mode:

Onsite

Published on:

9 August 2026

What they need


C++ Low Latency / Trading Systems Engineer

We are partnering with several leading quantitative trading firms, financial technology companies, and market infrastructure teams across Asia-Pacific.

We are seeking experienced C++ Engineers to build and optimize mission-critical trading systems, market data platforms, and low-latency infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about high-performance systems, distributed architecture, and financial technology.

Location Flexibility

Opportunities are available across multiple locations, including:

  • Shanghai
  • Beijing
  • Shenzhen

For candidates who can use English as their working language, we also partner with international quantitative trading firms and global financial institutions .

Candidates with overseas market exposure, international trading experience, or cross-border business knowledge may also be considered for opportunities in:

  • Hong Kong
  • Singapore

Location and team placement will be matched based on individual experience, technical expertise, and career aspirations.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Design, develop, and optimize low-latency trading systems and market connectivity infrastructure.

  • Build and enhance core components of quantitative trading platforms, including order management, execution, and market data systems.

  • Analyze and optimize system performance, latency, stability, and scalability.

  • Participate in the design and implementation of distributed systems and backend services.

  • Develop high-performance applications in C++ on Linux environments.

  • Work closely with traders, quantitative researchers, and engineering teams to deliver business-critical solutions.

  • Conduct code reviews, performance tuning, testing, and production support.

  • Contribute to the architecture and evolution of next-generation trading infrastructure.

  • 设计、开发并持续优化低延迟交易系统及市场接入(Market Connectivity)基础设施。

  • 负责量化交易平台核心模块的研发,包括订单管理、交易执行及行情数据系统等。

  • 分析并优化系统性能,提升交易系统的延迟、稳定性及可扩展性。

  • 参与分布式系统及后台服务的架构设计与开发。

  • 基于 Linux 平台使用 C++ 开发高性能应用程序。

  • 与交易员、量化研究员及工程团队紧密合作,交付关键业务解决方案。

  • 负责代码评审、性能调优、测试验证及生产环境支持工作。

  • 参与下一代交易基础设施的架构演进与技术升级。

What You Offer

  • Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.

  • Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++17/C++20 preferred).

  • Solid understanding of Linux operating systems and systems programming.

  • Experience with multithreading, concurrency, networking, socket programming, and performance optimization.

  • Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software architecture design.

  • Experience building high-performance backend, trading, market data, or distributed systems.

  • Familiarity with low-latency development methodologies and profiling tools.

  • Experience in quantitative trading, fintech, market data, exchange connectivity, internet-scale backend systems, or crypto infrastructure is highly valued.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

  • English communication skills are a plus, particularly for international opportunities.

  • 计算机科学、软件工程或相关专业本科及以上学历。

  • 熟练掌握现代 C++ 开发(C++17/C++20 优先)。

  • 扎实的 Linux 开发及系统编程基础。

  • 熟悉多线程编程、网络编程、Socket 开发及性能优化技术。

  • 良好的数据结构、算法及系统设计能力。

  • 具备高性能后台系统、交易系统、行情系统或分布式系统开发经验。

  • 熟悉低延迟系统开发及性能分析工具者优先。

  • 具备量化交易、金融科技、证券交易所、行情服务商、互联网基础架构或 Crypto 行业相关经验者优先。

  • 具备优秀的问题分析和解决能力,能够在快节奏环境中工作。

  • 良好的英文沟通能力者优先,可支持国际化团队协作。

What We Offer

  • Access to multiple career opportunities across leading quantitative trading firms, financial technology companies, and market infrastructure teams.

  • Flexible location options across Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong .

  • Additional opportunities with international firms for English-speaking candidates.

  • Potential career paths in Hong Kong and Singapore for candidates with international market experience.

  • Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus structures.

  • Exposure to cutting-edge technology in low-latency systems, quantitative trading, and large-scale distributed architecture.

  • Collaboration with top engineers, quantitative researchers, and trading professionals.

  • Fast-paced, technology-driven environment with strong learning and growth opportunities.

  • Clear career progression and the opportunity to work on business-critical systems with direct impact.

  • 与亚洲领先量化交易机构、金融科技公司及核心市场基础设施团队合作的机会。

  • 灵活的工作地点选择,包括上海、北京及深圳。

  • 对于能够以英语作为工作语言的候选人,同时开放国际化交易公司及外资金融机构机会。

  • 具备海外市场经验或国际业务背景的候选人,可进一步探索香港及新加坡的发展机会。

  • 极具市场竞争力的薪酬及绩效奖金体系。

  • 参与低延迟交易、量化研究平台及大规模分布式系统等前沿技术项目。

  • 与顶级交易员、量化研究员及资深技术专家合作。

  • 快速成长的发展平台及清晰的职业晋升路径。

  • 扁平化管理、开放协作的工程文化,以及技术驱动的创新环境。

Keywords: C++, Low Latency, Trading Systems, Quantitative Trading, HFT, Market Data, Exchange Connectivity, Distributed Systems, Linux, Performance Optimization, Backend Engineering, FinTech, Crypto Infrastructure.

WeChat / Mobile:13816191731

Email: [email protected]

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