Senior Low-Latency C++ Developer – Options Trading Desk

About My Client: My client is a globally renowned proprietary trading firm at the forefront of financial innovation, technology, and trading excellence. With a distinguished track record spanning decades, they have earned a reputation as a leader in quantitative trading, high-frequency market making, and sophisticated options trading strategies. Driven by relentless curiosity, exceptional talent, and cutting-edge technology, they foster an entrepreneurial culture that encourages innovation, coll

BAH Partners - Hong Kong - Full time

Salary: HK$1000k - HK$4000k

About My Client:

My client is a globally renowned proprietary trading firm at the forefront of financial innovation, technology, and trading excellence. With a distinguished track record spanning decades, they have earned a reputation as a leader in quantitative trading, high-frequency market making, and sophisticated options trading strategies. Driven by relentless curiosity, exceptional talent, and cutting-edge technology, they foster an entrepreneurial culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth.

Joining their Options Trading Desk means becoming part of a dynamic, high-performing team dedicated to developing low-latency trading systems and strategies that operate at the intersection of finance and technology.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Low-Latency C++ Developer, youll be at the heart of my client's options trading infrastructure, architecting and implementing ultra-high-performance solutions to drive trading execution and risk management. This is a highly visible role, working closely with traders, quants, and infrastructure engineers to deliver solutions that directly impact profitability and market leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and optimize ultra-low-latency trading systems in C++, ensuring maximum performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Collaborate directly with traders and quantitative researchers to translate complex trading algorithms and strategies into high-performance code.
  • Continuously analyze, tune, and enhance system latency and throughput through rigorous benchmarking, profiling, and code optimization.
  • Drive innovation by staying abreast of industry developments in hardware acceleration, network optimization, and high-performance computing.

Requirements:

  • Extensive experience developing ultra-low-latency, high-performance systems in modern C++.
  • Deep familiarity with trading systems, ideally with direct exposure to the options market.
  • Strong knowledge of latency optimization techniques, performance profiling tools, and multi-threaded systems programming.
  • Experience with Linux operating systems and low-level network programming (TCP/UDP, multicast, kernel bypass technologies).
  • Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, with a passion for technology and finance.
  • Excellent communication skills, collaborative mindset, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

Why Join My Client?

  • Industry Leadership: Become part of a pioneering trading firm with a culture of excellence and innovation.
  • Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with state-of-the-art systems and technology stacks, constantly pushing the boundaries of low-latency software engineering.
  • Collaborative Environment: Engage daily with exceptionally talented colleagues in a culture that values teamwork, knowledge-sharing, and continuous improvement.
  • Career Growth: Enjoy unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, supported by industry-leading mentorship and training.
  • Competitive Compensation: Receive outstanding compensation packages, including market-leading salary, bonus structure, and excellent benefits and perks.

If you're a passionate technologist looking to make a meaningful impact in a highly successful, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment, we invite you to apply today.

Apply Now to become an integral part of a world-class options trading desk, leading the market through technological excellence and innovation.

 

BAH Partners specialize in placing the leading technology and quantitative talent into Asia Pacifics premier financial and technology-driven organizations. If you would like more information, or to confidentially discuss your career options, please contact me at Bodhi.Henderson@bahpartners.com or call (852) 2850 4877 | (852) 6535 7977

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