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C++ Low Latency / Trading Systems Engineer

Shanghai

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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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