C++ Quantitative Developer - Proprietary Trading Firm

About Our Client

Our client is an established quantitative proprietary trading firm expanding into traditional financial markets. Combining quantitative research with high-performance engineering, the firm offers the opportunity to build and optimise low-latency trading systems as its business grows.

The firm is seeking a Quantitative Developer to build and optimise its low-latency trading and research infrastructure. You will work closely with quantitative researchers to turn research ideas into robust, production-ready trading strategies.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a low-latency strategy framework, including strategy modules, feature engines and research tools.
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers to implement, test and optimise trading strategies.
• Analyse system bottlenecks and optimise performance, latency and reliability in live trading environments.
• Build an automated trading stack supporting efficient strategy deployment, real-time system health monitoring and reliable execution.
• Independently design and implement complex components, with a focus on performance, scalability and maintainability.

Work Experience and Requirements

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or a related quantitative discipline.
• Strong C++ programming skills and at least three years of experience designing and building trading systems or related high-performance applications.
• Experience developing low-latency systems, strategy frameworks or quantitative research infrastructure.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently design and implement complex modules.
• The ability to collaborate closely with researchers and engineers to translate research requirements into production systems.
• A strong sense of ownership, excellent teamwork skills and adaptability to a fast-paced trading environment.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their resume to Tina Wang at [email protected], quoting “Quantitative Developer – C++” in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

License No: 24S2395

Registration No: R2090553